PASS PREP Waves

Gamma rays have the shortest waveslength, and therefore the ____ frequency.

• lowest
• highest

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How are sound and light waves similar?

• both transmit energy
• both require a medium
• neither require a medium
• both transmit matter

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

All waves carry

• energy
• light 
• matter
• particles

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of these CANNOT travel in empty space?

• electromagnetic waves
• mechanical

If ALL colors of visible light are reflected back to your eye, what color will the t-shirt appear?

• white
• black
• red
• green

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The transparent protective layer of the eye is called the ___.

• cornea
• lens
• pupil
• retina

This layer of the eye refracts the light onto the back of the eye. 

• lens
• retina
• optic nerve
• vitreous humor

What is the function of the outer ear?

• collects sound waves
• interprets the sound
• transmits the sound
• amplifies the sound

If you want to change the pitch of a sound, you have to change the ___

• frequency
• amplitude
• speed
• volume

This part of the eye controls how much light enters the eye. 

• cornea
• iris
• lens
• retina