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Waves 2

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The distance between wave crests is called amplitude.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A sound wave with a high pitch will have a low frequency.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The larger the amplitude of a sound wave, then the less energy the wave has.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The height of a sound wave is called its _____.

a)

length

b)

altitude

c)

frequency

d)

amplitude

5.

Animals need some light to be able to see.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

_____ is when light hits a surface and bounces off of it.

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

absorption

d)

projection

7.

A loud, high-pitched sound would have which of the following properties?

a)

short wavelength, low amplitude

b)

short wavelength, high amplitude

c)

long wavelength, low amplitude

d)

long wavelength, high amplitude

8.

Which measure determines the pitch of a sound?

a)

amplitude

b)

frequency

c)

crest height

d)

distance

9.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 3. Waves have several characteristics including troughs, which are the highest points of a wave.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

As the amplitude of a sound wave increases, its ______________.

a)

pitch decreases

b)

pitch increases

c)

volume decreases

d)

volume increases

11.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 5. Frequency is the height of a wave from its trough to its midpoint.

a)

True

b)

False