
Waves Review
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
A __________ is a repeating movement or disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.
wave
stationary
force
particle
Answer explanation
A wave is a repeating movement that transfers energy through matter or space.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
All waves are produced by __________.
wind
gravity
electricity
a disturbance or vibration
Answer explanation
Waves are produced by a disturbance or vibration.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
A wave will travel as long as there is __________ to carry.
a message
energy
a conductor
a medium
Answer explanation
A wave will travel as long as there is energy to carry.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
A __________ is matter through which a wave travels, and can be solid, liquid, or gas.
substance
medium
element
object
Answer explanation
A medium is the matter through which a wave travels, and can be solid, liquid, or gas. In this question, the correct choice is 'medium'.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which type of waves require a medium to travel through?
Electromagnetic waves
Radio waves
Gravity waves
Mechanical waves
Answer explanation
Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through. They cannot propagate in a vacuum or empty space.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is not an example of a mechanical wave?
Electromagnetic wave
Seismic wave
(Earthquakes)
Water wave
Sound wave
Answer explanation
An electromagnetic wave is not an example of a mechanical wave because it does not require a medium to propagate. Mechanical waves, such as seismic waves, water waves, and sound waves, require a medium to travel through.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is not an example of a compressional (also called longitudinal) wave?
Seismic wave
Slinky
Ocean wave
Sound wave
Answer explanation
An ocean wave is not an example of a compressional wave because it is a transverse wave.
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