G.8 Science Final Exam I Review

A wave is a disturbance that transfers ________ from one place to another.

• Matter

• Mass

• Energy

What types of waves can travel through empty space AND mediums?

• Longitudinal

• Mechanical

• Electromagnetic

Which of the following is a mechanical wave?

• X-ray

• Infrared

• Radio waves

• Sound

What medium do sound waves travel fastest through?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

The height of a wave from its resting point (B).

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The length of a wave, from crest to crest or trough to trough. (D)

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The number of waves passing a given point each second is:

• Frequency

• Wave speed

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

If a wave has a high frequency, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

If a wave has a high amplitude, it will have __________ energy.

• High

• Medium

• Low

Which letter represents wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D