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The units for frequency are measured in _____________.

• hertz
• seconds
• m/s
• grams

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Which of these waves has a higher frequency?

• blue
• red

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Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength and the highest energy?

• radio
• gamma
• visible
• UV rays

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Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?

• A
• D
• B & F
• F

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Electromagnetic energy that travels in transverse waves. 

• Sound Energy
• Thermal Energy
• Radiant Energy
• Gravitational Energy

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Look at the graph.  As wind speed increases, wave height __________.

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same
• doubles

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S8P4f Wave A and Wave B have the same frequency and wavelength. Wave A has a greater amplitude than Wave B. Which statement best compares the two waves?

• Wave A has more energy than Wave B

• Wave B has more energy than Wave A

• Wave B transmits energy through matter, while Wave A does not

• Wave A transmits energy through matter, while Wave B does not

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What property of the wave is represented by the letter "A"?

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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These waves travel slowly. They are the most destructive.

• Seismic Waves

• Primary Waves

• Secondary Waves

• Surface Waves

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What is the approximate velocity in kilometers/second of the P-waves at a depth of 1000 kilometers?

• 6.2 km/s

• 7.2 km/s

• 11.3 km/s

• 13.8 km/s

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