Exploring Wave Behavior and Measurement

What starts the movement of waves in a pond?

• Raindrops

• Fish swimming

• A pebble thrown into the water

• A strong wind

Where do most waves get their energy from?

• Underwater earthquakes

• Wind

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The sun

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What is the highest point of a wave called?

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

• Trough

• Crest

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What happens to waves as they approach the shore?

• They move faster

• They get taller and closer together

• They disappear completely

• They turn into sound waves

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How do sound waves travel?

• Perpendicular to the disturbance

• In a circular motion

• In the same direction as the disturbance

• In a straight line

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What type of wave is demonstrated with a slinky?

• Ocean wave

• Longitudinal wave

• Transverse wave

• Both A and B

How does the surface of a drum create sound when hit?

• It vibrates and sends waves through the air

• It creates heat

• It reflects light

• It absorbs water

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What determines the loudness of a sound?

• The amplitude of the sound wave

• The color of the sound wave

• The speed of the sound wave

• The temperature of the sound wave

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What kind of sound has a longer wavelength?

• A soft sound

• A high-pitched sound

• A loud sound

• A low-pitched sound

What are the two types of waves mentioned?

• Loud and quiet waves

• High and low waves

• Transverse and longitudinal waves

• Ocean and sound waves