HESI Reading Practice Test 4 Back to Reading home HESI Reading Practice Tests Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 3 Practice Test 4 Practice Test 5 More Practice Tests Main Menu HESI Reading Practice Test 4 Time limit: 0 Quiz Summary 0 of 9 Questions completed Questions: Information You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again. Quiz is loading… You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz. You must first complete the following: Results Test complete. Results are being calculated. Results 0 of 9 Questions answered correctly Your time: Time has elapsed You have reached 0 of 0 point(s), (0) Earned Point(s): 0 of 0, (0) 0 Essay(s) Pending (Possible Point(s): 0) Categories Not categorized 0% Next Test Main Menu Question 1 of 9 1. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at a wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers or more. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. Which statement best represents the main idea of the text? The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all frequencies of energy that impact how we experience the world. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Not all forms of radiation are dangerous. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Visible light is the most important form of energy on the electromagnetic spectrum. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The discovery of electromagnetic radiation led to the ability for humans to use nuclear power. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 2 of 9 2. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. Which of the following is not a detail from the passage? Radio waves have the longest wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Gamma rays are produced from radioactive decay, giving them the ability to ionize atoms and cause biological harm to humans. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Gamma rays have a higher frequency than visible light. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Radiation is the emission of energy, not a form of energy that is dangerous to humans. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 3 of 9 3. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. According to the passage, the dangerous forms of electromagnetic radiation have: The ability to remove protons and neutrons from the atomic nucleus Correct Incorrect Correct answer Very short wavelengths in comparison to other forms of radiation Correct Incorrect Correct answer Wavelengths upwards of 100,000 kilometers Correct Incorrect Correct answer A lower frequency than visible light Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 4 of 9 4. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. What is the author’s purpose? To persuade readers to not be afraid of radiation Correct Incorrect Correct answer To educate readers on the ways they use electromagnetic radiation Correct Incorrect Correct answer To inform readers what the electromagnetic spectrum is and the differences between the forms of energy on it Correct Incorrect Correct answer To argue for the general population to know about the electromagnetic spectrum Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 5 of 9 5. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. What is the meaning of medium as used in the fourth paragraph? Of an average size Correct Incorrect Correct answer A median of two pieces of data Correct Incorrect Correct answer A specific amount of space Correct Incorrect Correct answer A substance that is a means of transmission Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 6 of 9 6. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. What determines the color of light we see around us? The wavelength of the visible light Correct Incorrect Correct answer The amount of radiation in the visible light Correct Incorrect Correct answer The ionization of the molecules producing visible light Correct Incorrect Correct answer The color of light has nothing to do with electromagnetic radiation Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 7 of 9 7. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. Which statement is supported by the passage? Visible light is just one form of energy; the rods and cones of our eyes determine what color we perceive it to be. Correct Incorrect Correct answer X-rays are not actually dangerous to humans and thus are used in healthcare settings. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Since visible light has a shorter wavelength than radio waves, it has a higher frequency. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Detaching electrons from molecules causes a nuclear explosion. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 8 of 9 8. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. Which of the following is the best summary of the passage? Many people have a misconception of what radiation is. It is simply the transmission of energy as waves or particles through space or some medium. The different forms of electromagnetic radiation are placed on the electromagnetic spectrum based on their frequency. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. The different wavelengths determine the type of energy produced, including visible light, harmful ionizing radiation, and types of radiation we use in our daily lives, like microwaves and radio waves. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Ionizing radiation is the only dangerous type of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum. Visible light is a different frequency than ionizing radiation, and the wavelengths within the visible light sub-spectrum determine the color of light we see. For a long time, visible light was the only known part of the spectrum. Correct Incorrect Correct answer The wavelengths of visible light are between 400 and 700 nanometers. All forms of ionizing radiation, which can be harmful to humans, are at shorter wavelengths. Microwaves and radio waves are longer wavelengths. Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect Question 9 of 9 9. Question The Electromagnetic Spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum encompasses all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is energy emitted in waves of varying lengths which determine the frequency of radiation. Low frequencies correspond with long wavelengths and high frequencies correspond with short wavelengths. For much of history, the visible light spectrum was all that was known of electromagnetic radiation, but the visible spectrum is only a very small portion of the whole picture. Visible light occurs at the wavelength of about 400-700 nanometers, a nanometer being one billionth of a meter. Each color we see is just a different frequency along the visible sub-spectrum, with purples and blues operating at higher frequencies and oranges and reds operating at lower frequencies. The rest of the electromagnetic spectrum is expansive, ranging from gamma rays with a wavelength of just one picometer (or one trillionth of a meter) to radio waves with a wavelength of 100,000 kilometers. In between these extremes are x-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared radiation, and microwaves. Radiation is typically thought of as something dangerous to human health, but really, it’s just energy being transferred in waves or particles through space or some medium. You likely use microwaves to heat your food and radio waves to listen to music without knowing they are all forms of the same radiation that allows you to see everything around you in different colors. In fact, if the black and yellow trefoil symbol came to mind when you first read the word “radiation,” you are only thinking of the shortest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum—gamma rays, x-rays, and higher ultraviolet—which cover ionizing radiation. This radiation has enough energy to detach electrons from atoms or molecules, which is used for nuclear reactions and can be harmful in certain amounts to humans. The world around you is defined by the electromagnetic spectrum. Wavelengths can be smaller than an atomic nucleus or as long as the universe itself, and the discovery and understanding of the wide range of electromagnetic radiation has given us the conveniences, advancements, and even devastations of society today. What is the meaning of encompasses in the first paragraph? Directs Correct Incorrect Correct answer Describes Correct Incorrect Correct answer Includes Correct Incorrect Correct answer Precludes Correct Incorrect Correct answer Correct Incorrect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next: HESI Reading Practice Test 5 PreviousNext
