Waves Energy Test

Shorter wavelengths have less energy than longer wavelengths.

• True

• False

Amplitude refers to the height of the wave from its center and tells us about the intensity.

• True

• False

Sound waves can only travel through air.

• True

• False

Echolocation helps animals find out the size and distance of objects.

• True

• False

What do scientists call the wave measurement from trough to trough?

• Photon

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Seismic Waves

Which type of waves allows you to see your reflection in a mirror?

• Seismic waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

• Ocean waves

What purpose do waves serve?

• To make sounds

• To transfer energy

• To melt things

• To break down materials

Which of the following best describes a sound wave with a small amplitude?

• A loud, intense sound

• A high-pitch sound

• A quiet, dull sound

• No sound at all

What does the wavelength of a wave tell us?

• How loud the wave is

• The direction the wave is moving

• The amount of energy in the wave

• The size of the object the wave hits

What causes sound waves?

• Reflected light

• Vibrations

• Heat

• Echoes