Exploring Waves Concepts for Year 7

What do waves primarily transfer?

• Energy

• Heat

• Light

• Matter

What type of wave is characterized by oscillations perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Transverse waves

• Longitudinal waves

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

• Seismic waves

• Sound

• Ocean waves

• Compression waves

In which direction does the oscillation occur in longitudinal waves?

• Perpendicular to energy transfer

• Parallel to energy transfer

• At a random angle

• In a circular motion

What is an example of a longitudinal wave?

• Light

• Radio waves

• Sound

• Water waves

Why do waves not move the boat along?

• Because the boat is anchored

• Because the waves only transfer energy

• Because the waves transfer matter

• Because the water is too heavy

What causes the boat to bob up and down?

• The movement of fish

• The wind

• The energy transfer between water particles

• The weight of the boat

What is needed to make the boat move along?

• A motor

• Wind or a current

• A paddle

• More waves