Waves Test Review

Which waves have the shortest wavelength?

• gamma rays
• b. radio
• c.seismic
• d. microwaves

What describes the sound you actually hear?

• a. frequency
• b. loudness
• c. vibration
• d. compression

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which type of waves have compressions and rarefactions?

• a. longitudinal or compressional
• b. transverse
• c. primary waves
• d. seismic waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Sound cannot travel through which of the following:

• a. lead
• b. space
• c. wood
• d. water

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

sound waves with frequencies below the normal human range _____

• ultrasound
• infrasound

Which type of waves have crests and troughs?

• a. longitudinal or compressional
• b. transverse
• c. primary waves
• d. seismic waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A water wave is an example of which type?

• a. transverse
• b. seismic
• c. surface
• d. compressional

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

a disturbance that transfers energy from place to place _____

• Doppler effect
• wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

sound waves with frequencies above human range _____

• ultrasound
• infrasound

part of longitudinal wave where the coils are spread out _____

• rarefaction
• compression