Interaction of Waves

An echo is an example of sound ________________ by a barrier.

• transmitted

• absorbed

• reflected

• amplitude

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What can happen when sound hits a barrier?

• it can transmit

• it can reflect

• it can be absorbed

• it can amplify

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Sound that bounces off of a barrier is known as ______________.

• transmission

• reflection

• absorption

• bounciness

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When sound passes through a material that is known as ______________.

• reflection

• transmission

• absorption

• invisibility

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Sound is a _____________ wave.

• longitudinal

• transverse

• rolling

• cyclical

• Reflection
• Refraction

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When a wave bends around a barrier or passes through an opening, it is called

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Interference

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Which term explains the path of the light ray in this diagram?

• Convection

• Scattering

• Absorption

• Refraction

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The illustration shows a light ray striking an object.
In the illustration, the light ray striking the object is-

• absorbed

• stopped

• reflected

• refracted

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Which letter shows reflection? 

• Pathway A

• Pathway B

• Pathway C

• Pathway D

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