Sound and light wave assessment

Waves transfer...

• energy.

• matter.

• material.

• medium.

Which type of wave needs a medium?

• light waves

• sound waves

Finish the statement: The higher the frequency of a wave...

• the larger the wavelength.

• the shorter the wavelength.

• there is no relationship between frequency and wavelength.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a wave?

• frequency

• amplitude

• wavelength

• refraction

An echo is the result of what wave behavior?

• refraction

• diffraction

• reflection

• absorption

The section of a longitudinal (sound) wave that is closer together is called the...

• rerefaction

• wavelength

• compression

• frequency

The section of a longitudinal (sound) wave that is farther apart is called the...

• rerefaction

• wavelength

• compression

• frequency

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave?

• sound wave

• light wave

An example of a wave that does not have to travel through a medium is...

• light waves.

• sound waves

• ocean waves

• seismic waves

A substance through which a wave travels is called_________. Examples include solids, liquids, and gases.

• medium

• large

• small