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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 is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer before reaching the Earth’s surface?
Which range of frequencies (order of magnitude) corresponds to visible light (around 400–700 nm)?
Which electromagnetic radiation is typically used in TV remote controls and some short-range sensors?
Which electromagnetic waves have wavelengths approximately between 1 millimetre and 1 metre and are used for radar and some communications?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave ovens to heat food?
Which electromagnetic radiation is often used to treat deep-seated tumours by delivering high-energy doses?
Which type of electromagnetic wave is commonly used in radio astronomy to study cold gas clouds and pulsars?
Which electromagnetic wave type is best suited for long-distance AM radio broadcasting?
Which equation correctly relates the energy E of a photon to its frequency f?
Which electromagnetic wave is used by hospitals for imaging bones and teeth?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be seen by most humans without instruments?