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Understanding Sound Waves Quiz

Authored by Paul Safara

Physics

9th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 3+ times

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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