Which of the following is true?

Wave 1 has a longer wavelength than wave 2.

Wave 1 has a greater amplitude than wave 2.

Wave 1 has a shorter wavelength than wave 2.

Wave 2 has a longer wavelength than wave 1.

Which of the following is true?

Wave 2's frequency is higher than wave 1's frequency.

Wave 1 has a higher frequency than wave 2.

Wave 2 has a longer wavelength than wave 1.

Wave 1 has a shorter wavelength than wave 2.

Which of the following best describes a major difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

The energy in transverse waves travels perpendicular to the direction of travel while the energy in longitudinal waves moves parallel to the direction of travel.

The energy in longitudinal waves travels perpendicular to the direction of travel while the energy in transvese waves moves parallel to the direction of travel.

Transverse waves have compressions and rarefactions while longitudinal waves have troughs and crests.

Transverse waves have compressions and crests while longitudinal waves have troughs and rarefactions.

Which wave has a higher frequency?

It is impossible to determine which has a higher frequency.

The frequency is the same in both waves.

A higher frequency sound wave...

has more compressions and rarefaction in a given amount of time

has fewer compressions and rarefaction in a given amount of time

A lower frequency sound wave...

has fewer compressions and rarefaction in a given amount of time

has more compressions and rarefaction in a given amount of time

How does the color of an object affect the amount of energy it receives from sunlight?

Dark colors absorb more energy and get warmer than light colors.

Light colors absorb more energy and stay cooler than dark colors.

Light colors absorb more energy and get warmer than dark colors.

Dark colors reflect more energy and stay cooler than light colors.

Which of the following best explains how a person sees a red shirt?

Light is produced. Red light waves reflect off the shirt. The human eye sees the image as a red shirt.

Light is produced. All light waves reflect off the shirt The human eye sees the image as a red shirt.

Light is produced. All light waves are absorbed into the shirt. The human eye sees the image as a red shirt.

Light is produced. Red light waves are absorbed into the shirt. The human eye sees the image as a red shirt.

Which of the following best explains how a person sees the blue sky?

Light is produced. Blue light waves reflect off the sky. The human see the image as a blue sky.

Light is produced. All light waves reflect off the shirt The human eye sees the image as a blue sky.

Light is produced. All light waves are absorbed into the sky. The human eye sees the image as a blue sky.

Light is produced. Blue light waves are absorbed into the sky. The human eye sees the image as a blue sky.

Which is a statement that describes both light waves and sound waves?

The intensity of both sound and light decreases as we move away from the source.

Both are part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Both sound and light travel in transverse waves.

Both sound and light travel in longitudinal waves.

Which best describes a sound wave?

Sound waves can travel through the vacuum of outer space.

Sound waves are unable to move through liquid water.

Which best describes a light wave? (pick 3)

Light waves can travel through the vacuum of outer space.

Light waves can travel through liquid water.

Which of the following is true?

Both sound and light waves can travel through liquid water.

Sound waves can travel through the vacuum of space, but light waves cannot.

Light waves and sound waves travel at the same speed.

Sound waves can travel through liquid water, but light waves cannot.

Which wave has a longer wavelength?

The wavelengths are the same for both waves.

It's impossible to know which wavelength is longer.

Which wave has a shorter wavelength?

The wavelengths are the same for both waves.

It's impossible to know which wavelength is longer.

Which wave has a higher frequency?

The frequencies are the same for both waves.

It's impossible to know which frequency is higher.

Which wave has a lower frequency?

The frequencies are the same for both waves.

It's impossible to know which frequency is higher.

Sound is produced by:

electrical signals in the brain

radiation from electromagnetic waves

Which choice shows the path of sound traveling through the ear?

ear canal → eardrum → hammer → anvil → stirrup

hammer → stirrup → anvil → eardrum → ear canal

ear canal → eardrum → hammer → stirrup → anvil

eardrum → ear canal → hammer → anvil → stirrup

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Which of the waves shown is transferring the greatest amount of energy?

It is impossible to tell which is transferring the most energy.

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Which of the following waves is transferring the least energy?

It is impossible to tell which is transferring the least energy.

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The greater the amplitude of a wave, the greater the...

longitudinal force

frequency of waves

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rarefaction

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Which numbered area on the electromagnetic spectrum shown below contains visible light?

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Which numbered area on the electromagnetic spectrum shown below contains visible light?

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Which type of wave is just left of visible light (and has longer wavelengths) on the electromagnetic spectrum?

infrared

ultraviolet

x rays

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Which type of wave is just right of visible light (and has shorter wavelengths) on the electromagnetic spectrum?

radio waves

microwaves

infrared

ultraviolet

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U3 6th Grade Waves Study Guide

Which of the waves shown is transferring the greatest amount of energy?

Which of the following waves is transferring the least energy?

The greater the amplitude of a wave, the greater the...

Which numbered area on the electromagnetic spectrum shown below contains visible light?

Which numbered area on the electromagnetic spectrum shown below contains visible light?

Which type of wave is just left of visible light (and has longer wavelengths) on the electromagnetic spectrum?

Which type of wave is just right of visible light (and has shorter wavelengths) on the electromagnetic spectrum?

The images show a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave. Which of the following do both types of waves have?

Which of the following is most associated with longitudinal waves?

Which of the following is most associated with transverse waves?

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