Understanding Sound Waves Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The __________ of a sound wave determines how high or low it sounds to the human ear.
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
crest
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A __________ occurs when a wave reaches its lowest point.
crest
trough
amplitude
frequency
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The __________ is the distance between one crest and the next.
frequency
amplitude
wavelength
trough
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A __________ is created when energy moves through a medium, such as air or water.
wave
crest
frequency
amplitude
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The __________ of a wave measures its energy and is seen as the height of the wave.
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
trough
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sound is caused by a __________, which produces waves in the air.
vibration
crest
frequency
amplitude
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The __________ is the highest point on a wave.
trough
crest
amplitude
frequency
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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