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Properties of Waves - Unit Test

Authored by Keri White

Science

6th Grade

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Properties of Waves - Unit Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which best describes a wave?

a. A disturbance in matter that transmits energy

b. A disturbance in energy that transmits matter

c. A force of motion that is not capable of transmitting energy

d. A force of motion that is not capable of affecting matter

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the highest point on a wave?

a. Trough

b. Crest

c. Rise

d. Run

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the lowest point on a wave?

a. Crest

b. Trough

c. Rise

d. Run

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If a transparent material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?

a. You will see nothing through the material

b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light

c. You will see changes in light and clear images

d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If a translucent material is held in front of your eyes, what best describes what you will see?

a. You will see nothing through the material

b. You will see clear images, but you will not see changes in light

c. You will see changes in light and clear images

d. You will see changes in light, but you will not see clear images

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a type of wave in which the medium moves parallel to the wave?

a. Transverse

b. Longitudinal

c. Mechanical

d. Electromagnetic

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is a type of wave in which the medium moves perpendicular to the wave?

a. Longitudinal

b. Mechanical

c. Electromagnetic

d. Transverse

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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