8.4

identify all the examples listed that are representing a "medium" for wave vibrations. Select ALL that apply.

• solid/ground

• empty space

• liquid/water

• gas/carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Waves can transfer energy through mediums and through empty space, identify an example of a wave that can transfer in empty space.

• ocean wave

• sound wave

• seismic wave

• visible light

Waves transfer energy through longitudinal or transverse waves, what type of wave is sound.

• longitudinal

• transverse

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Identify all the examples of a mechanical wave listed...click ALL that apply.

• ocean water waves

• a towel waving

• music from a guitar

• firelight

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

List the steps of the scientific method

d

e

f

c

b

a

Ask a question

Conduct experiment

Form a hypothesis

Draw conclusions

Communicate results

Analyze results

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which letter represents amplitude? (a)  

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Identify all the examples of electromagnetic (EM) waves listed...click ALL that apply.

• x-rays

• radio waves

• sunlight

• microwaves

Which color displays the biggest wavelength?

• red

• blue

• green

• They are all the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which color demonstrates the highest frequency, assuming the wave period is the same for each color represented?

• red

• blue

• green

• They are all the same.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A student placed a pencil in a cup of water. The pencil appears broken because light

• always travels in a straight line.

• bends when it passes through water.

• makes the water in the glass evaporate.

• reflects the pencil on the water's surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2