Wave Properties

Nina learns about different types of waves in her science class. What does every type of wave transfer?

• color

• energy

• heat

• matter

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The swimmer in the pool is making waves when he swims. Choose two sentences that describe both the swimmer's waves and the waves the worker makes when he hammers on a ladder. Write the letters of the correct answers on the line at left.

• They both transfer matter.

• They both transfer energy.

• They both are surface waves.

• They both are transverse waves.

• They both need matter to travel through it

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Which property of these waves differs?

• Frequency
• Wavelength
• Amplitude
• Pitch

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A high energy wave is considered to have a high 

• amplitude
• frequency
• wavelength
• period

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Which letter is a crest?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter is a trough?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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Which letter shows amplitude?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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What type of wave is this?

• Longitudinal
• Transverse

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Which waves do NOT need a medium?

• Sound
• Ocean
• Seismic
• Light

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Which letter shows amplitude?

• F
• G
• H
• J

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