Waves, Circuits, and Electromagnetic Spectrum

A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called a __________. 

• Wave
• Medium
• Vibration
• Compression 

Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy without a(an) _________. 

• Medium
• Electric Field 
• Magnetic Field 
• Change in either a magnetic or an electric field 

Visible light is which type of wave?

• seismic
• mechanical
• longitudinal
• electromagnetic

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Electromagnetic waves vary in?

• wavelength and brightness.

• speed and color.

• brightness and color.

• wavelength and frequency.

Waves transfer

• water. 
• wind. 
• energy. 
• particles. 

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A sound wave can travel through a vacuum or empty space.

• True
• False

A sound wave requires a medium, or material to travel through.

• True
• False

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A green plant appears green because it is absorbing all colors except

• yellow.
• blue.
• red.
• green.

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The picture shows an electrical circuit. This circuit is a series circuit because: 

• It has 3 light bulbs.
• The same current flows through all three light bulbs.
• It uses a single battery.
• The electrical current is divided between the three light bulbs.

What will happen if one light bulb is removed from this circuit?

• The other bulbs will go out.
• The other bulbs will stay on
• The other bulbs will get dimmer.
• The battery will become stronger.