Light vs Sound Quiz

Which of these is an example of electromagnetic waves?

• sound waves

• UV rays

• ocean waves

Which of these is an example of mechanical waves?

• Sound waves

• Gamma rays

• Radio waves

• UV rays

Which of these is NOT a way to change the speed of a wave?

• change the type of wave

• change the substance the wave travels through

• change the wave's distance from the moon

Where do light waves travel FASTEST?

• solids

• liquids

• gasses

• a vacuum

Where do sound waves travel the FASTEST?

• solids

• liquids

• gasses

• a vacuum

What is it called when a light wave strikes an object and bounces off?

• reflection

• refraction

• absorption

What is it called when a light wave changes speed and bends when travelling from one medium to another?

• reflection

• refraction

• absorption

What is the correct reason for why this leaf appears green?

• When light strikes the leaf, green light is reflected into our eye and all other colors are absorbed

• When light strikes the leaf, green light is absorbed and all other colors are reflected into our eye

If an object absorbs all colors it will appear

• white

• black

• invisible

Which of these waves has the shortest wavelength?

• radio waves

• gamma rays

• ultraviolet rays