Q2 exam review (waves & space) 2023

Front

What is the process called that converts analog signals to digital signals?

Back

Sampling

Front

Which celestial body has the most influence on the high and low tides of Earth's oceans?

Back

Moon

Front

What type of tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases?

Back

Spring tides

Front

What type of tides occur during the first and third quarter phases of the moon?

Back

Neap tides

Front

How can we determine if there was a better digital recording of an analog wave?

Back

The analog line would more closely match the digital line.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

Earth's rotation.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis; revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

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

Back

Crest.