6th grade Waves and Energy Test

Which one is NOT part of the definition of a wave?

• it is a repeated pattern

• it transfers energy

• it can only be reflected in one direction.

• there are three main types: transverse, compressional and surface.

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What are the measurable properties of a wave?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Energy

• Wavelength

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Describe the three properties of a wave.

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As wavelength becomes shorter what happens to the frequency of the waves?

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Electromagnetic waves transfer...

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This is the longest wave on the electromagnetic spectrum.

• Gamma

• Microwave

• UV

• Radio

Order the waves on the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest frequency to highest.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What are radio waves used for?

• To transfer sound waves or communication

• To heat up food

• To heat up the Earth

• To look at bones

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Microwaves are used to...

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When are infrared waves used?