Question 1

All waves

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carry energy.

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destroy matter.

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destroy energy.

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carry matter.

Question 2

Place the given types of electromagnetic radiation in order from lowest frequency to the highest.

Question 3

A rainbow from a prism is caused by

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refraction.

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absorption.

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diffraction.

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reflection.

Question 4

Sort according to the correct categories.

Question 5

The lower the amplitude...

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the quieter the sound.

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the higher the pitch.

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the lower the pitch.

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the louder the sound.

Question 6

Why can't sound travel in outer space?

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There are no particles for sound to travel through.

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There is no energy for sound to travel along with.

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No, sound actually can travel through outer space.

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There is no light for sound to travel with.

Question 7

The higher the frequency...

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the higher the pitch.

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the lower the pitch.

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the quieter the sound.

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the louder the sound.

Question 8

When the sound from a train, plane or car appears to change frequency as it moves towards and then past a listener it is

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the Doppler Effect.

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the amplitude.

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rarefaction.

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movement in the crest.

Question 9

A ____ must be present for sound waves to travel through.

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medium

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reflection

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Doppler Effect

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diffraction

Question 10

When the frequency of a wave decreases, then the amount of energy

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decreases.

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stays the same.

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increases.

Question 11

Which statement is true about the movement of sound through different states of matter?

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Sound travels faster through a solid because the particles are closer together.

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Sound travels at the same speed through all states of matter.

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Sound travels faster through a liquid because the particles can move around easily.

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Sound travels faster through a gas because the particles are more spread out.

Question 12

How is it that you can hear another person talking from a different hallway even though you can't see them?

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Their sound is diffracted around the corner in the hallway.

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Their sound is reflected through the ceiling.

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Their sound is transmitted faster than you can see them.

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Their sound is absorbed by the floor tiles.

Question 13

An apple looks red because

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it reflects red light and absorbs all other colors.

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it absorbs all red light and reflects all other colors.

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the white light turns into red light on an apple.

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it only has red light in it.

Question 14

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

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Frequency and wavelength are inversely related. If one increases, then the other decreases.

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Frequency and wavelength are directly related. If one increases, then the other increases.

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Frequency and wavelength are the same thing.

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Frequency and wavelength are not related to each other.

Question 15

Light slows from about 600,000,000 mph to about 400,000,000 mph when it goes from air into glass (like a window or a person's glasses) is an example of:

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light refraction.

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light reflection.

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light absorption.

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light diffraction.

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