Patterns in Amplitude and Wavelengths

The highest point of the wave is called the ____________.

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

The lowest point of the wave is called the ______________.

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

The distance from one crest or trough to the next crest or trough is called the _____________.

• amplitude

• wavelength

• circular

The distance from the resting point of the wave to the crest or trough is called the _________________.

• wavelength

• amplitude

• circular

Select the best description of amplitude and wavelength of a wave that is tall and far apart.

• high amplitude and long wavelength

• low amplitude and low wavelength

• high amplitude and low wavelength

• low amplitude and high wavelength

Select the best description of how you could use a jump rope to create a wave with a LONG WAVELENGTH.

• move the rope slow and fast in repetitions

• move the rope more slowly

• move the rope more quickly

• move the rope fast and slow in repetitions

Select the best description of how you could use a jump rope to create a wave with a HIGH AMPLITUDE.

• Move your hand farther up and down

• Move your hand closer up and down

• Move your hand side to side and up and down vigorously

Since water moves differently in different parts of the ocean. In DEEPER water, the water moves in a ______________ motion.

• straight

• backwards

• swinging

• circular

Since water moves differently in different parts of the ocean. Which statement is true?

• Closer to shore water moves in MANY directions.

• Closer to shore, water moves in ONE direction.

How far apart the top of the waves are is referred to as _________________.

• crest

• wavelength

• trough

• amplitude