Waves Quiz 6th grade

Waves that can travel through space where there is no matter are called:

• tidal waves

• electromagnetic waves

• sound waves

• none of the above

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest

• the trough

• the top

• the coast

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

• A

• B & D

• D

• C & G

Which wave has a greater frequency?

• A
• B

What kind of wave is pictured below?

• compressional wave
• transverse wave
• sound wave
• mechanical wave

You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no

• medium

• light

• energy

• heat

All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.

• matter

• space

• energy

• water