Mr. Putman 8th Grade Science Ch. 16

Front

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a mechanical wave? sound wave, water wave, earthquake wave, radio wave

Back

radio wave

Front

Which one of the following is NOT an example of an electromagnetic wave? sound wave, x-rays, red light, gamma rays

Back

sound wave

Front

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave? Options: wave moving through a coiled spring, sound traveling through the air, sound traveling through water, green light traveling through the air

Back

green light traveling through the air

Front

Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave? Options: wavelength, amplitude, frequency, diffraction

Back

amplitude

Front

Which one of the following determines the color of a light wave? Options: amplitude only, wavelength and amplitude, wavelength and frequency, interference pattern

Back

wavelength and frequency

Front

A place where molecules are far apart is a ___________.

Back

rarefaction

Front

The speed of sound through air is about __________.

Back

340 m/s

Front

When light bounces off a surface it is called ____.

Back

reflection

Front

Constructive interference occurs when waves meet _______________.

Back

crest-to-crest

Front

Waves are rhythmic disturbances that carry energy through matter or space without transferring ____________________.

Back

matter