Quiz about Science Waves Test Review

Question 1

A wave that transfers energy through matter and spreads outward in all directions from a vibration

Accepted Answer

sound wave

Answer

wave length

Question 2

The substance through which a wave travels.

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medium

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frequency

Question 3

The distance from the top of one wave to the top of the next wave.

Accepted Answer

wave length

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pitch

Question 4

The number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given amount of time.

Accepted Answer

frequency

Answer

wave length

Question 5

The highness or lowness of a sound as determined by its frequency.

Accepted Answer

pitch

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frequency

Question 6

A measure that relates to the amount of energy in a sound wave.

Accepted Answer

amplitude

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medium

Question 7

The loudness or softness of a sound.

Accepted Answer

volume

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frequency

Question 8

Sound does not travel through space.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 9

When you scream into a cave and hear the reflection of your voice, you are hearing an echo.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 10

Sound waves travel the fastest through gasses (air).

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 11

Computers use binary code to transmit information.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 12

Dolphins and bats are capable of using echolacation.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 13

Which medium does sound travel the fastest through?

Accepted Answer

solid

Answer

space

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air

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water

Question 14

Which shows the highest pitch?

Accepted Answer

Option A is correct

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B.

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C.

Answer

D.

Question 15

How do sound waves travel?

Accepted Answer

outward in all directions

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in a straight line to your ear

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back and forth

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upward

Question 16

Which part of the diagram shows the wavelength?

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a

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b

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c

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d

Question 17

This type of sound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the inside of the human body.

Accepted Answer

ultrasound

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microwaves

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light

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radio

Question 18

Why are sounds not heard in space?

Accepted Answer

Space is a vacuum and there's not enough matter for sound to travel through.

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Space is too cold for sound waves to travel.

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There is too much matter for sound to travel in space.

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There is not enough energy for sound to travel through.

Question 19

How does sound energy travel?

Accepted Answer

in waves

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in beams

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in pulses

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in strings

Question 20

What is the height of a sound wave called?

Accepted Answer

amplitude

Answer

length

Answer

frequency

Answer

altitude

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