Waves Review

When NASA scientists communicate with the mars rover, shown in the illustration, they use electromagnetic radiation with a long wavelength and low energy. Which type of radiation do they most likely use?

• radio waves

• X-rays

• visible light

• infrared waves

Light can be reflected, refracted, and/or absorbed. Which of the following best explains how light can be changed?

• Refraction causes a change in the intensity of light

• Refraction causes a change in the direction of light

• Absorption causes a change in the color of light

• Reflection causes a change in the color of light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Sound waves travel at different speeds through different materials. Through which of the following materials will sound waves travel the fastest?

• Copper Pipe

• Air on a cold day

• Sauna filled with steam

• Swimming Pool

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The highest point of a wave is called a _______

• Trough

• Crest

• Amplitude

• Resting Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Aisha decided to demonstrate the reflection of light to her science class by using a ball. Which of the following activities should Aisha perform in her demonstration?

• Pass the ball to a friend

• Throw the ball high into the air.

• Roll the ball on the floor.

• Bounce the ball at an angle off the floor

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Different waves travel at different speeds in different materials. However, all waves have something in common. What property do all waves share?

• They can travel through the vacuum of empty space

• They transmit energy

• They have the same frequency

• They travel through all forms of matter

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-2

A disturbance that carries energy

• Wave

• Sound

• Light

• Movement

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Measure of the energy a wave carries

• Wave Speed

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• wavelength

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The sun’s energy arrives as radiation on Earth. When Hector was at the beach, he especially enjoyed the warmth of the sun. Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum caused Hector to feel warm?

• ultraviolet radiation

• visible light

• microwave radiation

• infrared radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The illustration below shows what happens when light is passed through a prism. What type of light passed through the prism?

• yellow light

• ultraviolet light

• white light

• infrared light

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2