Waves Practice Assessment

Notice the image below. What word describes this picture?

• Reflection
• Scattering
• Diffraction
• Absorption

What is this?

• Pinna
• Ear Canal
• Ear Drum
• Cochlea
• Auditory Nerve

The _______ nerve sends the electrical signals to the brain.

• Auditory
• Pinna
• Cochlea
• Stirrup

Occurs when waves bend around a barrier

• Absorption
• Transmission
• Scattering
• Diffraction

Light bounces off of a smooth and shiny surface. This is an example of ---.

• reflection
• absorption
• refraction
• transparent

Which part converts light waves into electrical signals?

• Retina

• Optic Nerve

• Blind spot

• Sclera

Notice the image below. The straw appears broken or bent. What word describes this picture?

• reflection
• absorption
• refraction
• transparent

Which part supports the eyeball and provides attachment for muscles?

• Retina

• Optic Nerve

• Blind spot

• Sclera

An example of this is when light passes through a window

• Reflection
• Absorption
• Transmission
• Refraction

What is this?

• Hammer
• Pinna
• Ear Canal
• Ear Drum
• Cochlea