
Characteristics of Waves Review
Authored by Kaila Copenhaver
Science
8th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In what direction do particles move in a SOUND wave?
They move perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
They move parallel to the direction of wave travel.
They move both parallel and perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.
The particles do not move in a sound wave.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of a mechanical wave?
sunlight
vibrations of a guitar string
ocean waves
sound waves
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A wave is propogating (produces or generates) energy from left to right. The particles of the medium are moving back and forth from left to right. What is this type of wave?
surface wave
longitudinal
transverse
electromagnetic
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
All waves carry...
energy
light
matter
particles
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which area of this sound wave represents an area of a wave that is the MOST compressed?
A
B
C
D
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Letter D represents the ______ of the wave.
amplitude
frequency
crest
wavelength
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Comparing Wave A to Wave B, Wave A has a...
higher crest
longer wavelength
higher frequency
greater amplitude
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NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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