Waves Pattern Assessment

Waves are disturbances that transfer energy from one place to another. Which of the following best describes a wave?

• A disturbance that transfers energy

• A solid object

• A type of chemical reaction

• A stationary object

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Which of the following are examples of mechanical waves?

• A) Water waves and sound waves

• B) Radio waves and microwaves

• C) Light waves and X-rays

• D) Gamma rays and ultraviolet waves

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Fill in the blank: ______ are the movement or transfer of energy through a medium (like air, water, or solids).

• Waves

• Atoms

• Cells

• Rays

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What is energy? Fill in the blank: Energy is the ability to change or move an object through _______.

• force

• light

• sound

• color

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Name the three important properties of waves.

• Amplitude, wavelength, and frequency

• Speed, direction, and color

• Mass, volume, and density

• Pressure, temperature, and energy

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Look at the image of the people playing drums. Why do these drums sound very loud according to the caption?

• Because the sound waves created when the stick hits the drum head carry a lot of energy.

• Because the drums are made of metal which amplifies the sound.

• Because the players are using microphones to make the sound louder.

• Because the drums are played only indoors where sound echoes more.

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What is amplitude? Amplitude is the ________ or size of the wave and represents how strong the wave is.

• height

• frequency

• speed

• length

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Usually, waves with larger amplitude have: Choose the correct answer.

• Less energy

• More energy

• The same energy as smaller waves

• No energy

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What is wavelength often measured from?

• Wavelength is often measured from one crest, or the highest point of a wave, to the next.

• Wavelength is often measured from one trough to the next valley.

• Wavelength is often measured from the midpoint to the lowest point of a wave.

• Wavelength is often measured from the start to the end of a wave cycle.

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In sound waves, what do shorter wavelengths result in?

• Shorter wavelengths result in higher pitches.

• Shorter wavelengths result in lower pitches.

• Shorter wavelengths result in louder sounds.

• Shorter wavelengths result in slower speeds.