Wave Properties Quiz

Sound waves, water waves, and the waves made by a rope are all examples of

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Seismic waves

• Mechanical waves

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Sound waves and compression waves are examples of

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

• Light waves

• Electromagnetic waves

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White objects ______________ all colors of light.

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Black objects ______________ all colors of light.

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Oranges appear to be orange in color to our eyes because they ______________.

• Absorb red and yellow light

• Absorb orange light

• Reflect red and yellow light

• Reflect orange light

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Sound waves are caused by ______________.

Sound waves transfer energy by ______________.

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The sound in your voice is produced by the _______________.

• Force of air making your vocal chords vibrate

• Vibrations in your middle ear

• Vibration of air inside your lungs

• Motion of your mouth as you speak

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The frequency of a sound wave determines the sound's __________.

• Loudness

• Intensity

• Pitch

• Modulation

__________ is a unit used for measuring loudness.