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What are Waves Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

(Use all lowercase letters when typing in the blank)

The lowest part of a wave is called a...

(a)  

2.

(Use all lowercase letters when typing in the blank)

The highest part of a wave is called a...

(a)  

3.

What is a wave? Select all that apply:

a)

Something that carries energy from one place to another

b)

A banana

c)

Something that has a trough and a crest

d)

Something that has a crest and a tail

4.

How many waves is a wavelength between?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

200

d)

10

e)

5

5.

What are somethings waves carry?

a)

Sound

b)

People

c)

Energy

d)

Air

e)

Surfboard

6.

True or False? Waves can travel faster in liquids than solids.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know because I wasn't paying attention

7.

What is vibration?

a)

When something moves back and forth

b)

When something does not move

c)

water

d)

light

8.

(fill in the blank) This was a _______ experience.

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

A crest is _____.

a)

where particles of matter are bunched close together

b)

where particles of matter are spread apart

c)

a crown

d)

a shoe

10.

A trough is _____.

a)

where particles of matter are bunched close together

b)

where particles of matter are spread apart

c)

a crown

d)

a shoe

11.

Just for fun, what do you think the answer to this joke is?

How does the ocean say hello?

a)

It talks

b)

It waves

c)

It splashes

d)

It smiles