Wave Unit Review

Which wave has a greater amplitude?

• Solid Line

• Dotted Line

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which wave has the highest pitch?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which wave has the quietest volume?

• 1

• 2

• 3

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This image best depicts which of the following wave behaviors?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Resonance

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What is the term for the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Velocity

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the effect called when sound waves are forced to bend around small obstacles and spread out?

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Absorption

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the wavelength of a wave?

• The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs

• The height from the rest position to the crest

• The time it takes for one full vibration of a particle

• The speed of the wave through a medium

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which wave behavior is responsible for the echoing effect heard in a large empty room?

• Refraction

• Diffraction

• Reflection

• Transmission

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What property of a wave is typically measured in Hertz (Hz)?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Speed

• Wavelength

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Imagine Nora, Abigail, and Ava are conducting a science experiment. They observe the speed of sound as it travels from air into water. What do you think happens to the speed of sound in this scenario?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It stops

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept