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Waves

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does a wave carry from place to place?

a)

Energy

b)

Matter

c)

People

d)

Good Vibes

2.

True or false. Matter is not transferred in a wave.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The highest point on a transverse wave is the...

a)

Trugh

b)

Amplitude

c)

Resting Position

d)

Crest

4.

The lowest point on a transverse wave is the...

a)

Compression

b)

Crest

c)

Trough

d)

Abyss

5.

This wave can travel through open space WITHOUT a medium

a)

Electromagnetic Wave

b)

Mechanical Wave

c)

Seismic Wave

d)

Sound Wave

6.

Waves that DO require a medium to travel are known as...

a)

Gamma Waves

b)

Mechanical Waves

c)

Ultra Violet Waves

d)

Light Waves

7.

True or False? Mechanical Waves are transverse waves.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

#1 is referring to which wave property?

a)

Wavelength

b)

Amplitude

c)

Frequency

d)

Hertz

9.

The distance from the top of a wave to the bottom is known as the

a)

Amplitude

b)

Wavelength

c)

Frequency

d)

Trough

10.

The black pavement is hot after the sun's ultra violet waves hit it because of....

a)

Reflection

b)

Absorption

c)

Trasmission

d)

Diffraction

11.

Why does Australia receive more UV light than Brazil?

a)

There is LESS Ozone in the atmosphere above Australia than Brazil which allows for increased UV exposure

b)

There is MORE Ozone in the atmosphere above Australia than Brazil which allows for increased UV exposure.

12.

The sound waves from your voice bouncing off cave walls creating an echo is an example of what?

a)

transmission

b)

Diffraction

c)

Reflection

d)

Absorption

13.

True or False? We can see most of the Electromagnetic Spectrum with our naked eyes.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

What electromagnetic wave has the MOST energy?

a)

Ultra Violet

b)

Radio Waves

c)

Gamma Waves

d)

X-Rays

15.

When waves pass completely through material this is known as...

a)

Transmission

b)

Absorption

c)

Diffracrtion

d)

Reflection

16.

Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

a)

Gamma Waves

b)

Visible Light

c)

Radio Waves

d)

Microwaves

17.

On the Electromagnetic Spectrum from left to right, ________ is decreasing and ____________ is increasing.

a)

Wavelength; Frequency

b)

Frequency; Wavelength

18.

MARK ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY

Which types of waves are Electromagnetic Waves?

a)

Infrared Waves

b)

X-Rays

c)

Seismic Waves

d)

Ultra Violet

e)

Sound Waves