Waves Science Quiz

Choose the two main parts of a wave.

• Crest

• Apex

• Valley

• Trough

In the diagram, which letter represents the crest of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In the diagram, which letter represents a measurement of wave height?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In the diagram, which letter represents the trough of the wave?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In the diagram, which letter represents the measurement of wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Match the following

• Wavelength

• The highest point of a wave.

• Wave Height

• The distance between the crest and trough of the same wave.

• Trough

• The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

• Crest

• The lowest point of a wave.

• Wave Period

• The time between the passage of 2 crests or troughs at a fixed point.

Which is the correct formula to calculate wave speed?

• Wave Speed = Wavelength + Wave Period

• Wave Speed = Wavelength - Wave Period

• Wave Speed = Wavelength ÷ Wave Period

• Wave Speed = Wavelength x Wave Period

Using the formula to calculate wave speed, solve the following:

If you were observing waves and measured a distance of 10 meters between crests and it took 2 seconds between the passage of one crest to the other, what is the wave speed?

• 2 meters per second

• 50 meters per second

• 5 meters per second

• 15 meters per second

Most waves are formed by...?

• Earthquakes

• Wind

• Landslides

• Whales Jumping

Besides wind, what else can cause waves? Choose all that apply

• Earthquakes

• Momma doing a cannonball

• Landslides

• Cosmic Body Impact

• Swimming schools of fish.