Midterm Benchmark Practice

Which transverse wave would have the greatest amplitude?

• the one with the highest crests

• the one with the highest troughs

• the one with the longest wavelength

• the one with the highest frequency

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which transverse wave would have the highest highest frequency?

• the wave with the highest amplitude

• the wave with the longest wavelength

• the wave with the shortest wavelength

• the wave with the lowest trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following describes the best way to describe the wavelength in the diagram shown?

• by comparing the width of the bands and x and y

• by comparing the number of particles at x and y

• by measuring the distance of two points labeled x

• by measuring the distance between a point labeled x and a point labeld y

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following describes the best way to describe the wavelength in the diagram shown?

• by comparing the width of the bands and x and y

• by comparing the number of particles at x and y

• by measuring the distance of two points labeled y

• by measuring the distance between a point labeled x and a point labeld y

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which arrow represents the air that is hottest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which arrow represents cooler, dense air that is flowing in to take the place of warm air that is rising?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Amy wanted to swing on a black rubber swing at the park on a hot summer day. When she sat on the swing, she burned her legs. Which of the following is the most likely reason why she burned her legs?

• The swing blocked light from the sun.

• The swing reflected light from the sun.

• The swing refracted light from the sun.

• The swing absorbed light from the sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

If you wanted to make a solar oven out of boxes, black paper, and aluminum foil, what would most likely be the job of the foil?

• Reflecting the sunlight directing it to the food being cooked

• Absorbing the sunlight and changing it to heat to decrease cooking time.

• Transmitting heat from outside the cooker to inside the cooker.

• Changing the visible light into infrared wave to cook the food.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

If you wanted to make a solar oven out of boxes, black paper, and aluminum foil, what would most likely be the job of the black paper?

• Reflecting the sunlight directing it to the food being cooked

• Absorbing the sunlight and changing it to heat to decrease cooking time.

• Transmitting heat from outside the cooker to inside the cooker.

• Changing the visible light into infrared wave to cook the food.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which color jacket willl be best at keeping warm on a cold, sunny day?

• White color jacket
• Black jacket

• Neon color jacket
• Transparent color jacket

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3