Waves and Light Quiz

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:

• transverse wave

• period

• longitudinal

• frequency

A disturbance that travels through a medium as a longitudinal wave

• pitch

• wavelength

• sound

• frequency

When a sound is louder what measurement gets bigger (Pg = pressure)?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Crest

Sound waves are ALWAYS what type of wave?

• Transverse

• Longitudinal

• Depends

• always different

Where are the three smallest bones in your body found? Select all that apply

• outer ear

• middle ear

• inner ear

• eye

What is the function of the Pinna (outer ear)

• Funnel and collect sound

• stop sound waves

• bring sound to the ear drum

• interprets sound

What is 4?

• eustachian tube

• semicircular canals

• eardrum (tympanic membrane)

• ossicles

Which part of the eye opens dark places and closes in bright places?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Pupil

• Lens

Photoreceptors that detect Color

• Cones

• Rods

The area of your eye that contains cells that can detect light is called...

• pupil

• optic nerve

• retina

• cornea