Waves pre test

1. What is a wave?
   
   

• 1. A solid object that moves through space

• 1. A repeating disturbance that transfers energy

• 1. A type of wind that moves objects

• 1. A shape made by water

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1. What are two types of waves?
   

• Light and dark waves
  

• 1. Big and small waves
     

• 1. Ocean waves and sound waves
     Fast and slow waves

• 1. Fast and slow waves

How do waves transfer energy?

• By pushing objects through the air
  

• By moving matter from one place to another
  

• By vibrating particles without moving them far
  

• 1. By creating sound and light

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What causes ocean waves?

• Earthquakes only.

• The movement of fish in the water.

• Wind blowing over the surface of water.

• The moon's gravity pulling water up and down.

What causes sound waves?

• Objects vibrating and sending energy through the air.

• The movement of light through space.

• The temperature of the atmosphere changing

• The force of gravity pulling on air molecules.

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4. Why do surfers look for waves with larger amplitudes?

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What are two main types of waves?

What unit is used to measure the loudness of a sound?

• Decibels

• Meters

• Newtons

• Watts

1. Draw a simple wave and label the crest, trough, and wavelength.

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what else do you know about ocean waves?

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