Amplify Science: Waves Lesson 1.2

Front

A bird flapping its wings. A human's language. A marine animal's sound. These are all examples of what?

Back

Patterns of communication.

Front

Most information travels in the form of

Back

waves

Front

In the video, how did the rope wave move?

Back

up and down

Front

In the video, how did the slinky move?

Back

back and forth

Front

What was the source of the wave in the rope AND the slinky?

Back

a hand

Front

Define the word source.

Back

The place where something comes from.

Front

What is the primary function of a wave?

Back

To transfer energy

Front

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave? Radio wave, Light wave, Sound wave

Back

Sound wave

Front

What determines the speed of a wave? Options: The amplitude of the wave, The frequency of the wave, The medium through which it travels

Back

The medium through which it travels