Basic Parts of a Wave

The top of a wave is

• trough

• crest

• wavelength

• crust

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The bottom of a wave is

• trough

• crest

• wavelength

• crust

The distance between 2 crests is

• amplitude

• crest

• wavelength

• equilibrium

The height of a wave is

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Equilibrium

• Magnitude

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The resting position

• Magnitude

• Amplitude

• Equilibrium

• Homeostasis

Another word for Matter is

• Stuff

• Medium

• Density

• Weight

Mediums can be solids, liquids or gases

• True

• False

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Waves travel through materials and not transport materials.

• True

• False

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Ocean waves are formed by

• Storm winds blowing the water's surface

• Sun evaporates the water

• Boats and Ships traveling through the water

• Underwater earthquake

When there are no waves or disturbances, the medium is

• At Equilibrium

• At Rest

• Not Vibrating

• All of the Above