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Waves Unit 1 Quiz

Authored by Lynn McCoy

Science

6th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 3+ times

Waves Unit 1 Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which term describes the number of waves passing a point during a certain period of time?

Choose the correct answer.

crest

frequency

range

wavelength

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

The figure shows a wave.

What is the wavelength of the wave? Choose the correct answer.

1.5 m

3.0 m

5.0 m

6.5 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A local surf report provides the height of the wave from the trough to the crest of the wave. How does this relate to the wave’s amplitude? Choose the correct answer.

It is less than the wave’s amplitude.

It is equal to the wave’s amplitude.

It is about twice the wave’s amplitude.

It is about half of the wave’s amplitude.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What measurement is usually determined by measuring the crest of one wave to the crest of another wave?

Choose the correct answer.


amplitude

frequency

range

wavelength

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

The figure shows a wave.

What is the amplitude of the wave?

Choose the correct answer.

2 m

4 m

6 m

8 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

 A wave pulse occurs at a certain point in three seconds. Which property of the wave can be measured?

Choose the correct answer.

amplitude

frequency

wavelength

wave speed

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

The figure shows a wave.

What is the height of the crest of the wave? Choose the correct answer.

1.5 m

3.0 m

5.0 m

6.5 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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