Waves Review

Waves Review

Assessment

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Science

4th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS4-1, MS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave moves a slinky back and forth?

Back

Longitudinal wave

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a longitudinal wave, the parts where the coils are close together are called what?

Back

Compressions

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the parts of a longitudinal wave where the coils are spread apart called?

Back

Rarefactions

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of wave has oscillations that are perpendicular to the direction of wave travel?

Back

Transverse wave

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Crest

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a transverse wave?

Back

Trough

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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