9.2 Waves of Energy Activity Sheet

Front

The distance (length) between two waves is called the _______________.

Back

wavelength

Front

When waves come by often, we say they have a ___________frequency. When they come by slow we say they have a _____________ frequency.

Back

high, low

Front

If Bill makes a high frequency sound, you can see the waves are close together and the wavelength is ________.

Back

short

Front

We see different wavelengths as different _______.

Back

colors

Front

The only difference between electromagnetic waves such as x-rays, microwaves, radar and radio waves is __________.

Back

wavelength

Front

What causes an echo?

Back

waves bouncing off a surface

Front

Any disturbance that transmits energy through a medium is called a ______________________.

Back

wave

Front

The higher the frequency, the _______________ the energy will be.

Back

Greater

Front

The top of a wave is also known as its ________________.

Back

crest

Front

The bottom of a wave is called a _____________.

Back

trough