

Waves and Information Vocabulary Flashcards
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Science
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4th Grade
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Easy
Ashley Shoemake
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a disturbance that carries energy and travels in a repeating pattern?
Back
Wave
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the greatest height of a wave from its resting position called?
Back
Amplitude
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the distance between similar points on a wave known as?
Back
Wavelength
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What term describes the number of wave repetitions in a certain amount of time?
Back
Frequency
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of wave moves perpendicular to the direction of the particles?
Back
Transverse
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the top point of a wave called?
Back
Crest
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the bottom point of a wave known as?
Back
Trough
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