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Properties Of Electromagnetic Waves (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Properties Of Electromagnetic Waves' from the broader topic Waves. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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What happens to the wavelength of light when it is blue-shifted (observed at shorter wavelength) compared with the source?
Sunburn is caused mainly by which part of the electromagnetic spectrum reaching skin?
Which instrument converts the pressure variations of a sound wave into electrical variations that can be amplified or recorded?
Which statement is true for all electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?
Which of these is an everyday use of ultraviolet radiation?
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is typically used for satellite communications and Wi-Fi links?
Which electromagnetic wave would be most suitable for transmitting TV signals over long distances through the atmosphere?
When visible light passes from air into glass, its wavelength in the glass compared with in air becomes:
Which property of visible light determines whether it will be refracted more strongly when entering a given material?
Which material property most affects how much of an electromagnetic wave is absorbed when the wave strikes a surface?
Which electromagnetic waves are most commonly used for thermal imaging cameras (night vision) and remote control remotes?