Science Waves Test Review

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

• sound wave

• wave length

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The substance through which a wave travels.

• frequency

• medium

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

• pitch

• wave length

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

• frequency

• wave length

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

• frequency

• pitch

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

• amplitude

• medium

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The loudness or softness of a sound.

• volume

• frequency

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Sound does not travel through space.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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Sound waves travel the fastest through gasses (air).

• True

• False

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