Grade 4 - Waves

Front

Amplitude is the ___________ of a wave.

Back

height

Front

Waves can be found in water, air, and ground. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Waves with low frequency have ___________ pitch.

Back

low

Front

Amplitude is a measure of how much ___________ the wave has.

Back

energy

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter.

Front

What are the two main types of waves?

Back

Mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive points that are in phase on a wave.

Front

What does frequency measure in a wave?

Back

The number of waves that pass a point in one second.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency waves produce higher pitch sounds.

Front

What is a mechanical wave?

Back

A wave that requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.