1st Semester Spiral Review #1

Front

What special tides occur when the moon is in specific positions?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

If a sound has a high amplitude, what can we say about its volume?

Back

High volume

Front

What do all electromagnetic waves have in common?

Back

Speed

Front

Which type of wave has the longest wavelength and the lowest frequency?

Back

Radio Waves

Front

What happens to the pull of gravity as the distance between two objects increases?

Back

Decreases

Front

Define 'Spring Tide'.

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

Define 'Neap Tide'.

Back

A tide that occurs when the moon is at a right angle to the sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and volume in sound waves?

Back

Higher amplitude means higher volume.

Front

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

Back

Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (the speed of light).

Front

What is the order of electromagnetic waves from longest to shortest wavelength?

Back

Radio Waves, Microwaves, Infrared, Visible Light, Ultraviolet, X-Rays, Gamma Rays.