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Types Of Electromagnetic Waves (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Types Of Electromagnetic Waves' from the broader topic Waves. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which electromagnetic radiation excites phosphors in fluorescent lamps to emit visible light?
Which type of electromagnetic wave has the highest frequency?
Which electromagnetic waves do Wi-Fi and many wireless routers primarily use?
Which electromagnetic waves are typically used for weather radar and aircraft radar systems?
If the frequency of an electromagnetic wave increases, what happens to its wavelength in a vacuum?
Which electromagnetic wave can pass through soft tissue but is largely absorbed by bone, making it useful for medical imaging?
Which electromagnetic wave is used by hospitals for imaging bones and teeth?
Which electromagnetic radiation is emitted by all objects above absolute zero and increases with object temperature?
Which range of frequencies (order of magnitude) corresponds to visible light (around 400–700 nm)?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens to heat food?
Which pair of electromagnetic waves are ionising and can remove tightly bound electrons from atoms?