Quiz about 6.P.1.2-6.P.1.3 Review

Question 1

An apple appears red when struck by white light. This appearance is because the red light is reflected and the other colors are absorbed. What color will this apple appear to be when struck by blue light?

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Black

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Blue

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Red

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White

Question 2

Which of the following statements does BEST describe visible light?

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Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Light is an electromagnetic wave of a single frequency that makes up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Light includes a range of electromagnetic waves that make up most of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Question 3

Elizabeth uses a specific type of whistle to call her dogs. The noise made by the whistle is heard by the dogs but cannot be heard by the human ear. Which statement best describes why humans cannot hear the sound made by the whistle?

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The frequency of the sound is too high.

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The speed of the sound is too fast.

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The amplitude of the sound is too low.

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The wavelength of the sound is too long.

Question 4

Use the diagram to answer the question that follows.

Which letter represents the amplitude of the wave in the diagram?

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w

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x

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y

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z

Question 5

Which numbered area on the electromagnetic spectrum shown below contains visible light?

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2

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1

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3

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4

Question 6

Question 6.

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electromagnetic.

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seismic.

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mechanical.

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longitudinal.

Question 7

The loudness of sound can be changed by

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increasing the amplitude.

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decreasing the pitch.

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increasing the frequency.

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decreasing the wavelength.

Question 8

Maria was making a drawing showing the different parts of a wave.

Which number should she label as the amplitude of the wave?

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2

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1

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3

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4

Question 9

When a fish jumps in a lake, waves are produced. These waves spread outward in all directions as shown in the diagram.

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the wave speed

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the wavelength

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the wave height

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the wave frequency

Question 10

The volume of a sound depends on the amplitude of the sound waves. The lower the amplitude of a sound wave, the quieter the sound. Which of the following sound waves illustrates the quietest sound?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 11

Sound waves travel fastest in

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iron.

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air.

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water.

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a vacuum.

Question 12

Scientists use large optical telescopes to obtain information about the planets in the solar system. What wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation provide this information?

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visible light

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gamma radiation

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infrared radiation

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radio waves

Question 13

The diagram below shows a student forming waves using a rope.

Which statement best describes what happens to the wavelength and amplitude of the wave when the student increases the upward and downward force?

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The amplitude increases, but the wavelength stays the same.

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The amplitude increases, but the wavelength decreases.

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The amplitude decreases, but the wavelength increases.

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The amplitude stays the same, but the wavelength increases.

Question 14

When scientists talk about white light, they are most likely referring to the light that is

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a combination of all of the colors in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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the unabsorbed refracted light produced by a black light.

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the narrow band corresponding to white light in the electromagnetic spectrum.

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a combination of all types of electromagnetic radiation.

Question 15

Which of the following best explains the cause of windows rattling during a thunderstorm?

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sound energy

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electrical energy

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light energy

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heat energy

Question 16

Through which material would sound travel the fastest?

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steel

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cork

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water

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air

Question 17

The speed at which sound waves travel depends on the

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type of material through which the sound travels.

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distance between the vibration source and the receiver.

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size of the object making the sound.

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type of device making the sound.

Question 18

Sound travels as a

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the pattern of compressions and rarefactions.

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wave without a medium.

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series of compressions only.

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the pattern of up and down vibrations.

Question 19

When a spoon hits a table, it makes a loud sound. When the spoon hits a soft cushion, it does not make a sound. What is the difference between the table and the cushion that accounts for the sound?

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The table vibrates more than the cushion.

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The table is more reactive than the cushion.

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The table is more insulated than the cushion.

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The table has more potential energy than the cushion.

Question 20

When a guitar string is strummed, it produces sound by making

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vibrations.

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heat.

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electricity.

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light.

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