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WorksheetsCh. 9 & 10 - Waves and Sound
Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the distance from point D to H called?
a)
Crest
b)
Amplitude
c)
Wavelength
d)
Frequency
2.
This image represents what kind of wave behavior?
a)
Diffraction
b)
Reflection
c)
Refraction
d)
Resonance
3.
The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through is called......
a)
Resonance
b)
Diffraction
c)
Refraction
d)
Reflection
4.
Choose the correct relationship for wavelength and frequency.
a)
Higher Frequency=Longer Wavelength
b)
Lower Frequency=Shorter Wavelength
c)
Higher Frequency=Shorter Wavelength
d)
Higher Frequency=Identical Wavelength
5.
The bending of a wave around a barrier or opening is called....
a)
Resonance
b)
Reflection
c)
Diffraction
d)
Refraction
6.
When two objects vibrate at the same frequency it is called.....
a)
Diffraction
b)
Reflection
c)
Refraction
d)
Resonance
7.
What kind of wave vibrates perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling is called.....
a)
sound wave
b)
longitudinal
c)
transverse
d)
mechanical
8.
When two waves collide and either cancel out or result in a larger wave it is called....
a)
Resonance
b)
Reflection
c)
Diffraction
d)
Interference
9.
Which line represents the amplitude of the wave?
a)
A
b)
H
c)
From B to the resting point of the wave
d)
From E to G
10.
What are the spaced out sections of this wave called?
a)
Reflections
b)
Rarefactions
c)
Compressions
d)
Wavelengths
11.
What is the low point in a transverse wave called?
a)
Peak
b)
Wavelength
c)
Trough
d)
Rarefaction
12.
The frequency of a wave is the _________________of waves passing a given point per second.
a)
Amplitude
b)
Wavelength
c)
Number
d)
Speed
13.
What type of wave MUST have matter to travel through?
a)
X-Ray
b)
Electromagnetic
c)
Mechanical
d)
Radient
14.
What is transferred by the movement of waves?
a)
Matter
b)
Energy
c)
Nothing
d)
Water
15.
The high point of a wave.
a)
crest
b)
trough
c)
amplitude
d)
wavelength
16.
The low point of a wave.
a)
crest
b)
trough
c)
amplitude
d)
wavelength
17.
All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.
a)
matter
b)
space
c)
energy
d)
water
18.
Which is an example of a longitudinal wave?
a)
light wave
b)
sound wave
c)
visible wave
d)
radio wave
19.
When sound or light waves approach a corner, what is it most likely to do?
a)
go in a straight line
b)
bend around the corner
c)
turn around around and go back
d)
none of the above
20.
The SI unit for frequency is ________.
a)
m
b)
m/s
c)
hertz
d)
s
21.
Wave that moves perpendicular to the motion of the wave
a)
transverse
b)
compressional
c)
physical
d)
chemical
22.
The number of times a waves passes a given point in one sec
a)
frequency
b)
amplitude
c)
energy
d)
trough
23.
The amplitude is a measure of the energy a wave carries.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Frequency and wavelength are inversely related, increase frequency and wavelength decreases and decrease frequency and wavelength increases.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another
a)
wave
b)
energy
c)
vacuums
26.
What do we call the most dense area of a compressional wave??
a)
compression
b)
wavelength
c)
frequency
d)
rarefaction
27.
What do we call the part of a compressional wave that is spaced further apart?
a)
rarefaction
b)
compression
c)
energy
d)
work
28.
Which wave has a greater frequency?
a)
A
b)
B
29.
Sound will travel slowest through which of the following forms of matter?
a)
milk
b)
desk
c)
air
d)
door
30.
Sound is caused by?
a)
force
b)
vibrations
c)
instruments
d)
medium
31.
This is what you get when sound waves are reflected, or bounce back, off of a hard surface.
a)
Amplitude
b)
Pitch
c)
Volume
d)
Echo
32.
In a longitudinal wave, the particles move...?
a)
back and forth
b)
up and down
c)
vertically
d)
in the direction of the hertz
33.
If this wave chain represents 1 second, What is the frequency of the waves?
a)
1 Hz
b)
9 Hz
c)
3 Hz
d)
6 Hz
34.
A wave has frequency of 5 Hz and a speed of 25 m/s. What is the wavelength of the wave?
a)
25 m
b)
125 m
c)
5 m
d)
25 m/s
35.
What is a medium?
a)
something between a small and a large?
b)
the substance through which a wave can travel
c)
a pattern of vibration that simulates when a wave is standing still
d)
the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave
36.
The orange line is measuring the _________________________.
a)
wavelength
b)
amplitude
c)
crest
d)
trough
37.
rarefaction
a)
a
b)
b
c)
d
d)
c
38.
what type of wave is it?
a)
Compressional Wave
b)
Transverse Wave
c)
longitudinal wave
d)
longitudinal and compressional waves
39.
The longer the _____________ the ______________ the frequency.
a)
wavelength, lower
b)
wavelength, higher
c)
amplitude, lower
d)
amplitude, higher
40.
You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no
a)
matter
b)
light
c)
energy
d)
heat
41.
What do seismic waves and sound waves have in common?
a)
they're mechanical waves
b)
they're electromagnetic waves
c)
they're transverse waves
d)
they're permanent waves
42.
Which is an example of a longitudinal wave?
a)
light wave
b)
sound wave
c)
visible wave
d)
radio wave
43.
When a wave's amplitude increases it means
a)
it's carrying more energy
b)
its wavelength gets longer
c)
its frequency increases
d)
its wavelength decreases
44.
What kind of wave is this?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Compression
d)
Rarefraction
45.
Can sound waves travel through a vacuum?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Some types are capable of
46.
What is frequency?
a)
waves
b)
distance between equilibrium to crest
c)
hand motion
d)
The number of wave cycles completed in one second
47.
What kind of wave is this?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
48.
What kind of wave is this?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
49.
What kind of wave is this?
a)
Transverse Wave
b)
Longitudinal Wave
50.
What medium does sound travel through slowest?
a)
gas
b)
solid
c)
liquid
d)
trees
51.
What is vibration?
a)
how loud a sound is
b)
the back and forth movement of matter
c)
how high or low a sound is
d)
the loudness or softness of a sound
52.
Measure of how high or low a sound is
a)
amplitude
b)
compression
c)
speed of sound
d)
pitch
53.
What is frequency?
a)
the number of vibrations per second
b)
how high or low a sound is
c)
the loudness or softness of a sound
d)
the back and forth movement of matter
54.
A longer string makes a _______ pitch than a short string.
a)
louder
b)
softer
c)
higher
d)
lower
55.
The highest pitch is made by the _______ instrument.
a)
biggest
b)
wooden
c)
smallest
d)
shiniest
56.
An object that does not vibrate cannot produce
a)
sound
b)
light
c)
heat
d)
electricity
57.
What is volume?
a)
how high or low a sound is
b)
the loudness or softness of a sound
c)
the number of vibrations per second
d)
vibrations
58.
What medium (solid, liquid, gas) does sound travel fastest through?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
59.
Sound is a form of?
a)
energy
b)
pitch
c)
volume
60.
Sound travels FASTEST through which of these materials?
a)
Air
b)
Empty space
c)
Metal
d)
Water
61.
Why is the school library covered with carpet?
a)
So everyone can make a lot of noise
b)
to help absorb sounds to keep it quiet
c)
because it looks good
d)
to help absorb sounds so it can stay noisy
62.
Sound travels as
a)
transverse waves
b)
longitudinal waves
c)
seismic waves
d)
air waves
63.
Which part of the ear increases the size of the vibrations of sound waves entering the ear?
a)
outer ear
b)
ear canal
c)
middle ear
d)
inner ear
64.
Which part of the ear acts as a funnel for sound waves?
a)
inner ear
b)
outer ear
c)
middle ear
d)
ear canal
65.
As air particles are pushed together, they create a region of higher density and pressure in a longitudinal wave. These areas are called:
a)
sound waves
b)
rarefactions
c)
compressions
d)
transverse wave
66.
As air particles become less crowded a region of lower density and pressure is created. This part of a longitudinal wave is called a:
a)
compression
b)
sound wave
c)
rarefaction
d)
transverse wave
67.
Sound travels at different speeds through different mediums. Through which medium would your voice travel the fastest?
a)
Air on a cold winter morning
b)
Air on a hot summer afternoon
c)
A metal wall
d)
A pool
68.
This part of the ear is vibrated by sound waves. It is a lightly stretched membrane that is the entrance to the middle ear.
a)
Pinna
b)
Ear Drum
c)
Hammer
d)
Cochlea
69.
This fluid-filled snail-shaped sack in the inner ear contains hair cells attached to nerves which transmit sound information to the brain.
a)
Cochlea
b)
Hammer
c)
Anvil
d)
Stirrup
70.
Your __________ vibrate when you talk
a)
stomach
b)
lips
c)
ears
d)
vocal cords
71.
An oscilloscope shows sound ________
a)
vibrations
b)
patterns
c)
imitations
d)
waves
72.
An image made by an ultrasound machine, often used for seeing internal organs in humans is called a(n):
a)
infrasound
b)
Ultrasound
c)
doppler effect
d)
decibel
73.
A sound with a high pitch would have
a)
a low frequency
b)
a high frequency
c)
a low amplitude
d)
a high amplitude
74.
Sound can be measured in ________. It is recommended that humans not be exposed to volumes over 85 _______ for long periods of time.
a)
decimals
b)
frequency
c)
hertz
d)
decibels
75.
A sound with a low pitch would have a:
a)
high frequency
b)
low frequency
c)
high amplitude
d)
low amplitude
76.
A very loud sound would have a(n):
a)
high frequency
b)
low frequency
c)
high amplitude
d)
low amplitude
77.
Sound travels at a speed of:
a)
671,000,000 mph
b)
767 mph
c)
3,480 mph
d)
1 mph
78.
Reflection is the bouncing back of a wave after it strikes a barrier. A reflected wave is called a(n):
a)
echolocation
b)
refraction
c)
echo
d)
sound wave
79.
A very quiet sound would have a (n):
a)
high frequency
b)
low frequency
c)
high amplitude
d)
low amplitude
80.
The use of reflected sound waves to find objects is called:
a)
echolocation
b)
sound waves
c)
radar
d)
echo
81.
This happens when two sound waves overlap, resulting in a combined amplitude (a louder sound):
a)
sonic boom
b)
sonar
c)
interference
d)
resonance
82.
Why does cupping your hands around your mouth when you shout make the sound travel further?
a)
The sound spreads out.
b)
Your voice gets louder.
c)
You are screaming.
d)
The sound energy is directed in one direction.
83.
Measure of how high or low a sound is
a)
amplitude
b)
compression
c)
speed of sound
d)
pitch
84.
A note is played on a guitar. Next, a lower note is played on the guitar. Which of these statements describes the lower note?
a)
Both notes vibrated at the same speed.
b)
The second note vibrated slower.
c)
The second note vibrates at a higher frequency.
d)
The second note vibrated faster.
85.
If you want to change the pitch of a sound, you have to change the ___
a)
frequency
b)
amplitude
c)
speed
d)
volume
86.
What happens when you increase the amplitude of a sound?
a)
it makes the sound louder
b)
it makes the sound travel faster
c)
it increases the wavelength of the sound
d)
it increases the frequency of the sound
87.
You will see a flash of lightning before you hear the thunder that goes with it because-
a)
the eye is quicker than the ear
b)
thunder occurs much later than lightening
c)
sound travels faster through the atmosphere than light
d)
light travels faster through the atmosphere than sound
88.
What type of materials REFLECT sound?
a)
hard materials
b)
smooth materials
c)
both hard and smooth materials
d)
porous materials
89.
What do bats and dolphins use to find things?
a)
their eyes
b)
their ears
c)
echolocation
90.
When a car moves towards you, the sound of its horn seems relatively...
a)
Low pitched
b)
High pitched
c)
Normal
91.
When the car moves away from you, its horn seems...
a)
Low pitched
b)
High pitched
c)
Normal
92.
Based on the Doppler effect, what can you tell about the motion of this object?
a)
It is moving left.
b)
It is moving right quickly.
c)
It is standing still.
d)
It is moving up slowly.
93.
Based on the Doppler effect, what can you tell about this object's motion?
a)
It's velocity is to the North.
b)
It's velocity is to the South.
c)
It's velocity is to the West.
d)
It's velocity is to the East.
94.
True or False: The Doppler effect occurs when an observer moves towards a wave source.
a)
True
b)
False
95.
True or False: The Doppler effect occurs when an observer moves away from a wave source.
a)
True
b)
False
96.
This company pioneered the use of non-traditional condiments on its burgers
a)
McDonald's
b)
Burger King
c)
Carl's Jr.
d)
Wendy’s
97.
Based in Irvine, California, they serve more than 2 billion customers each year
a)
Burger King
b)
Taco Bell
c)
Domino's Pizza
d)
Wendy’s
98.
Founded by Steve Ells in 1993, this chain has grown to over 2000 locations
a)
Subway
b)
Wendy’s
c)
Pizza Hut
d)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
99.
Founded in the United States in 1960, this restaurant chain is in 81 countries
a)
Domino's Pizza
b)
Pizza Hut
c)
Taco Bell
d)
Subway
100.
It has over 13,000 locations in 79 different countries
a)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
b)
Burger King
c)
Wendy’s
d)
Domino's Pizza
101.
This chain is known for their square-pattied burger made with fresh ground beef
a)
Wendy's
b)
Carl’s Jr.
c)
McDonald's
d)
Burger King
102.
This restaurant chain was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas
a)
Carl’s Jr.
b)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
c)
Pizza Hut
d)
McDonald's
103.
Founded in 1962, this chain took less than a decade to expand to over 300 locations in the U.S.
a)
Wendy’s
b)
Taco Bell
c)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
d)
KFC
104.
This company serves more naturally raised meat than any other restaurant chain
a)
Pizza Hut
b)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
c)
Taco Bell
d)
Carl’s Jr.
105.
Their "red roof" architecture has been incorporated into their logo since 1967
a)
Pizza Hut
b)
Taco Bell
c)
Domino's Pizza
d)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
106.
This chain started the "30 minutes or it's free" guarantee in 1973
a)
Taco Bell
b)
Domino's Pizza
c)
KFC
d)
Pizza Hut
107.
This chain employs more than 420,000 people, making it the world's second largest private employer
a)
Subway
b)
Burger King
c)
McDonald's
d)
KFC
108.
Their original product was seasoned with 11 herbs and spices
a)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
b)
Pizza Hut
c)
KFC
d)
Taco Bell
109.
Owned and operated by Doctor's Associates Inc., it focuses on healthy menu items
a)
Wendy’s
b)
McDonald's
c)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
d)
Subway
110.
a)
Lexus
b)
Acura
c)
Jaguar
d)
Mercedes-Benz
111.
a)
Cadillac
b)
Buick
c)
GMC
d)
Chevrolet (Chevy)
112.
a)
Jaguar
b)
Lexus
c)
Mercedes-Benz
d)
Cadillac
113.
a)
Lexus
b)
Mercedes-Benz
c)
Jaguar
d)
Porsche
114.
a)
BMW
b)
Audi
c)
Lexus
d)
Foton
115.
a)
Hyundai
b)
Lexus
c)
Acura
d)
GMC
116.
a)
Hyundai
b)
Infiniti
c)
Jaguar
d)
Buick
117.
Identify the brand from logo
a)
Pepsi
b)
Coke
c)
Canada Dry
d)
Cactus Cool
118.
Identify the brand
a)
Pizza Pizza
b)
Pizza Delight
c)
Pizza Hut
d)
Dominos
119.
What's your coffee?
a)
Tim Hortons
b)
Coffee Time
c)
Second Cup
d)
Starbucks
120.
Your favourite hockey team?
a)
Montreal
b)
Vancouver
c)
Toronto
d)
Calgary
121.
What basketball team?
a)
Raptors
b)
Hawks
c)
Pelicans
d)
Timber Wolves
122.
Building Toy
a)
Blox
b)
Lego
c)
Connectx
d)
Timber Blox
123.
Superhero
a)
The Flash
b)
Superman
c)
Wonder Woman
d)
Aquaman
124.
X-Men Good Guy
a)
Cyclops
b)
Wolverine
c)
Storm
d)
Ice Man
125.
Mr. P. has a lot of them
a)
Shrunken Heads
b)
Baseball Cards
c)
Minions
d)
Trolls
126.
Electronics Giant
a)
Microsoft
b)
Pear
c)
Apple
d)
Genesis
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