“Properties of Waves and Energy" Post-Assessment

(P1.2) In the picture, a ray of light hits a surface and changes direction. What is this action called?

• Reflection

• Incidence

• Transmission

• Refraction

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

(P1.3) In general, as the energy of a sound wave increases, ...

• the sound gets louder and then softer.

• the sound gets louder.

• the sound always remains the same.

• the sound get softer.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

(P1.1) An earthquake creates a type of wave that shakes the ground. If a large earthquake occurs in Greece, how can the waves be felt across the sea in Italy?

• Waves can travel through different media, including solid land and water.

• Waves do not travel through water, but they can crash the sea into land far away.

• Waves can cause a series of earthquakes around the world.

• Waves can be transformed into strong winds that travel across the sea.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

(P1.3) Sound is a form of energy that travels as wave-like disturbances. If the frequency of a sound wave increases, how are its pitch and energy affected? Assume that the amplitude of the wave remains constant.

• The pitch is lower, and the wave has more energy.

• The pitch is higher, and the wave has less energy.

• The pitch is higher, and the wave has more energy.

• The pitch is lower, and the wave has less energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

(P3.2) Which of the following is true about the relationship between heat and light?

• Light colors and dark colors absorb heat equally

• Dark colors absorb more heat than light colors.

• Light colors absorb more heat than dark colors.

• There is no relationship between light and heat.

(P1.3) Through which of the following media can sound waves travel?

• Air and solids only

• Air and water only

• Water and solids only

• Air, water, and solids

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

(P1.3) Pitch describes how high or low a sound is. The pitch of a sound is most dependent upon the _______ of the sound wave.

• rarefaction

• amplitude

• frequency

• wavelength

(P1.2) Which of the following is a type of energy that reaches the Earth from the Sun?

• infrared light

• visible light

• ultraviolet light

• all of these

(P1.2) Energy from the Sun travels to the Earth in the form of _______.

• invisible light only

• visible and invisible light

• infrared light only

• visible light only

(P1.2) Tara sees a red cardboard box on the floor. Which of the following is taking place?

• The box is reflecting red light rays into Tara's eyes.

• The box is absorbing red light, which makes it appear red.

• Tara's eyes are absorbing all colors of light except for red.

• The box is producing rays of red light which enter Tara's eyes.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2