Bill Nye: Waves

Bill Nye: Waves

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Leanna Paul

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a fundamental characteristic of waves?

They are stationary.

They are physical objects that move.

They are a means by which energy travels.

They only exist in water.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of a wave?

Frequency

Amplitude

Wavelength

Velocity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the wavelength of a wave as its frequency increases?

It increases.

It decreases.

It remains the same.

It becomes unpredictable.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What property of a wave is controlled by an amplifier's volume knob and indicates the 'size' of the wave?

Frequency

Wavelength

Amplitude

Pitch

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes different types of electromagnetic waves from one another?

Their speed of travel

Their ability to carry sound

Their wavelength

Their source of origin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of frequency do X-ray waves have?

High Frequency

Low Frequency

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following are key properties of waves that can be measured?

Color, density, and temperature.

Wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.

Mass, volume, and pressure.

Speed, direction, and acceleration.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary characteristic of waves as demonstrated by the boat and the spring?

Waves always travel in a straight line.

Waves can carry energy from one place to another.

Waves only occur in water or springs.

Waves cause objects to move in a circular motion.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do sound waves travel through the air?

Air molecules move up and down in a transverse motion.

Air molecules bump into each other, creating areas of compression and spreading.

Sound waves create a vacuum that pulls air molecules along.

Air molecules vibrate in a circular pattern.