What causes waves and parts of a wave

The top of a wave

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

• amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

If a wave stops, this is where water is at rest

The bottom of a wave

• crest

• wave base

• trough

• amplitude

The distance between 2 waves

What medium or substance do ocean waves travel through?

• water

• energy

• air

• solid ground

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The depth at which all wave motion stops

Energy moving through a substance

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What letter represents the crest of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What letter represents the wavelength

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What letter represents the trough of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1