Types of Waves Quiz

What is transferred from place to place by waves?

• energy

• matter

• mass

• volume

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the height of the wave called?

• Volume

• Longitudinal Wave

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Sound waves are also called ________________ because they move side to side.

• Tidal Waves

• Transverse Waves

• Amplitude Waves

• Longitudinal Waves

Which part of the wave is this?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which part of the wave is this?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What type of wave is sound?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

• Both Electromagnetic and Mechanical

What type of wave is an X ray?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Sound travels fastest through which of the following?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?

• amplitude
• crest
• trough
• wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is represented by the blue lines?

• Trough
• Crest
• Wavelength
• Amplitude

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1