WorksheetsWaves Review #1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which wave measurement represents the strength or intensity of a wave?
amplitude
wavelength
velocity
period
Transverse waves consist of crests and troughs. Where _______________ and ________________ are found in longitudinal waves.
reflections and echoes
dopplers and diffractions
amplitudes and frequencies
compressions and rarefactions
How does changing the temperature of the medium (a solid, liquid, gas) affect the waves passing through it? Remember heat = energy
It changes the speed of the waves.
It changes the direction of the waves.
It changes the amplitude of the waves.
It changes the wavelength of the waves.
Which is the relationship between a sound wave and a medium?
Sound does not need a medium to travel through.
Sound travels through all mediums at the same speed.
Sound will carry matter as it spreads through a medium.
Sound travels through different mediums at different speeds.
Which is the most likely reason that thunder is heard after lightning is seen?
Only the light waves carry energy.
Only the sound waves carry energy.
Sound waves travel faster than light waves.
Light waves travel faster than sound waves.
How are sound and light waves alike?
They transmit energy.
They carry matter.
They travel in space.
They can be seen.
What is the relationship between eyesight and light?
Light shines on all objects, allowing people to see them.
Light shines through all objects, allowing people to see them.
Light enters the eye before striking an object, allowing people to see the object.
Light reflects off an object and then enters the eye, allowing people to see the object.
In the diagram of the transverse wave what letter is the wavelength of a wave?
D
A
B
C
According to the picture above and your background knowledge what part of the ear detects vibrations and sends it to the brain?
Eardrum; Inner Ear
Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup: Middle Ear
Larynx; Ear Canal
Cochlea; Inner Ear
Josey adds thicker strings to her guitar. What does that do?
It prevents the guitar from using air particles to transfer the sound.
It changes the number of strings on the guitar.
It changes the vibrations made by the guitar.
It prevents the guitar from making sounds.
How are all sound waves produced?
Through light
With temperature differences
Vibration
In a Vacuum
What type of mechanical waves is a sound wave?
Electromagnetic
Longitudinal
Transverse
Decibel
What is a circular opening (pictured above) that controls how much light enters the eye?
Pupil
Cornea
Retina
Optic nerves
What feature separates one kind of electromagnetic energy from another kind?
electric current
wavelength
magnetic field
spectrum
If all the objects below were placed in direct sunlight, which would absorb the most visible light energy?
a sun shade
a black tshirt
a white dress
clear glasses
The diagram above shows the wavelengths of various types of electromagnetic energy.
According to the diagram, which of the following forms of electromagnetic energy has the longest wavelength?
X rays
gamma rays
microwaves
radio waves
Frank Sinatra was a famous singer nicknamed “Old Blue Eyes” because he had blue__________.
corneas
irises
pupils
retinas
The part of the human eye that focuses light is the_______.
cornea
lens
pupil
retina
Which matter would sound waves travel through the fastest?
steel
cool air
hot air
water
The ____________is the lowest point of a wave
Crest
Trough
Resting Point
Amplitude
