Investigating Waves Unit Assessment

Which sentence describes possible effects of a wave transferring energy into water?

• Objects move up and down in the water.

• The water becomes still.

• Waves form in the water.

• Objects move in the direction of the wave.

What is the relationship between the wind and the water waves that form as a result of a hurricane?

• The wind calms the water waves.

• The wind creates stronger water waves.

• The wind has no effect on the water waves.

• The wind stops the water waves.

Which sentence describes a way that energy from sound waves can cause a change?

• Glass is shattered by an opera singer’s voice.

• The phone vibrates when it rings.

• A woman gets burned by the midday sun.

• A loud concert causes a man’s ears to ring.

• High winds cause large ocean waves to form.

What should you label when drawing a model of a sound wave?

• Crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength

• Height, depth, speed, frequency

• Top, bottom, length, width

• Peak, valley, distance, time

Which of the following is a light source?

• The sun

• A cell phone

• A mirror

• A window

Can light waves pass through empty space?

• Yes

• No

• Only sometimes

• Only in a vacuum

Is a lampshade a light source?

• Yes

• No

• Only when turned on

• Only in the dark

Which of the following is NOT a light source?

• The moon

• The sun

• A flashlight

• A candle

Can light waves pass through solids?

• Yes

• No

• Only if they are transparent

• Only if they are opaque

Is a cell phone a light source?

• Yes

• No

• Only when the screen is on

• Only when charging