Understanding Waves

Fill in the blank: A wave is a way that ______ is carried from one place to another.

• energy

• sound

• light

• water

Which of the following diagrams represents the lowest frequency wave?

• Diagram 1

• Diagram2

• Diagram 3

• Diagram 4

The height of a wave is called its ______.

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Speed

The waves in the diagram have the same frequency but different ______.

• Colors

• Amplitudes

• Speeds

• Directions

In the diagram, which wave represents the highest amplitude?

• First wave

• Second wave

What is the highest part of a wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

Which of the following is true about sound waves?

• They can be seen

• They transmit energy

• They have no energy

• They are visible in the dark

Waves have ______ parts.

• A) Two

• B) Three

• C) Four

• D) Five

GPS satellites rely on ______ waves to determine the position of an object

• sound

• radar

• radio

• light

GPS systems are used for __________

• tracking and location

• spying on your neighbors

• controlling human populations

• identifying individuals