3rd Nine Week Test

What does a wave carry from place to place?

• energy

• matter

• people

The highest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the

• compression

• crest

• rest position

• trough

If the wavelength of a wave increased, what would happen to the frequency?

• decrease

• increase

• stay the same

Which statement correctly describes the motion of water particles due to the action of waves?

• they travel from one crest to another
• they move in opposite direction of the wave
• they rise and fall in a circular motion
• they move back and forth

What is the primary source of energy that generates most ocean waves?

• earthquakes
• wind
• asteriods falling in the ocean
• volcanic eruptions

What is a trough?

• highest point on a wave
• lowest point on a wave
• longest point on a wave
• shortest point on a wave

What is a crest?

• lowest point of a wave
• longest part of a wave
• shortest part of a wave
• highest point of a wave

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the distance between two waves?

• wave period
• wave frequency
• wave length
• wave height

Which of the following is not a cause of a tsunami? 

• Volcanic eruption
• Tornado
• Underwater earthquakes
• Landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2