Waves Activity

The scientific definition of wave is: a (a)   that transfers energy from one source to another.

What causes a wave?

• Sun

• Mars

• Energy

• Plasma

What is the primary cause of a wave?

• A physical object moving through a medium

• Energy passing through a medium

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

Which part of the wave is marked with a letter "A"?

(a)  

Which part of the wave is marked with a letter "C"?

• Crest

• wavelength

• amplitude

• trough

Which part of the wave is "B"?

(a)  

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What term describes the highest point of a wave?

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Crest

• Wavelength

As ocean waves approach the shore, what changes occur in their wavelength and height?

• Wavelength increases, height decreases

• Wavelength decreases, height increases

• Both wavelength and height increase

• Both wavelength and height decrease

Which type of wave is characterized by its movement being perpendicular to the direction of the disturbance that caused it?

• Longitudinal wave

• Sound wave

• Transverse wave

• Compressional wave