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Waves and Energy

Quiz by Mark Ferguson

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  • Q1

    Which factor affects how fast a sound wave travels?

    the kind of medium it is moving through

    the wavelength of disturbance in the medium

    the type of motion that causes the wave

    the amplitude of the wave’s vibration

    30s
  • Q2

    Which statement best compares light waves and sound waves?

    Light waves carry energy, while sound waves carry matter.

    Both sound waves and light waves carry matter

    Light waves carry matter, while sound waves carry energy

    Both sound waves and light waves carry energy.

    30s
  • Q3

    Which points on the wave are the trough and the crest?

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    Point Y is a trough; Point W is a crest.

    Point W is a trough; Point Y is a crest

    Point W is a trough; Point Z is a crest.

    Point Y is a trough; Point X is a crest.

    30s
  • Q4

    Why does sound travel faster through a solid object than in the air?

    The atoms in the solid object are farther apart than the atoms in the air.

    The atoms are smaller in the solid object than the atoms in the air.

    The atoms in the solid object are closer together than the atoms in the air.

    The atoms are larger in the solid object than the atoms in the air.

    30s
  • Q5

    How do differences in the wavelength of light affect vision?

    We see different wavelengths as brighter or darker light.

    We can only see wavelengths that are absorbed by an object.

    We see different wavelengths as different colors.

    We can see all wavelengths that enter our eye.

    30s
  • Q6

    Which best explains the relationship between what can be seen and the electromagnetic spectrum?

    Gamma waves and radiation are the only parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye.

    Visible light is the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye.

    Radio waves and microwaves are parts of the electromagnetic spectrum that can sometimes be seen with the eye.

    Visible light is not the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen with the eye.

    30s
  • Q7

    Suzanne is looking at an apple. Which best explains how she can see this object?

    Light reflects off of an object before entering the eye.

    Light enters the eye before striking an object

    Light passes through an object before entering the eye.

    Light is absorbed by an object before it can reach the eye.

    30s
  • Q8

    Which statement best explains how Wave 1 compares with Wave 2

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    Wave 1 has a lower pitch.

    Wave 1 has a softer sound.

    Wave 1 has a louder sound.

    Wave 1 has a higher pitch.

    30s
  • Q9

    Sound waves can travel through which media?

    gases, liquids, and solids

    liquids only

    solids and liquids onl

    gases only

    30s
  • Q10

    Which statement best describes the type of heat energy responsible for making the “marks” on the piece of meat?

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    Convective heat from the air marks the meat.

    Conductive heat from the metal grates marks the meat.

    Thermal heat from both sides of the metal grill marks the meat.

    Radiant heat from the charcoal marks the meat.

    30s
  • Q11

    An ice cube in the palm of a person’s hand is shown below.

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    Coolness is being transferred from the ice to the person's hand by conduction

    Coolness is being transferred from the ice to the person's hand by convection

    Heat is being transferred from the person’s hand to the ice by convection.

    Heat is being transferred from the person’s hand to the ice by conduction.

    30s
  • Q12

    Which is the best indicator that thermal energy is moving between two objects?

    The temperature of both objects decreases.

    The temperature of both objects remains the same.

    The temperature of both objects changes until they are equal.

    The temperature of both objects increases.

    30s
  • Q13

    Why can students see sunlight shining through a classroom window?

    because the glass transmits visible light

    because the glass absorbs visible light

    because the glass absorbs some UV light

    because the glass transmits some UV light

    30s
  • Q14

    Sue left a black beach towel and a yellow beach towel in the sun to dry. Why did the black towel most likely feel warmer than the yellow towel after an hour?Responses

    Dark colors absorb more light, and as more energy is being absorbed, that energy raises the temperature of the towel.

    Light colors transmit more light, cooling off more quickly, and as more energy is being transmitted, that energy raises the temperature of the towel.

    Light colors reflect more light, cooling off more quickly, and as more energy is being reflected, that energy raises the temperature of the towel.

    Dark colors reflect more light, and as more energy is being reflected, that energy raises the temperature of the towel.

    30s
  • Q15

    How does the sun warm Earth?

    Sound waves are scattered by materials on Earth.

    Electromagnetic waves are absorbed by materials on Earth.

    Sound waves are absorbed by materials on Earth.

    Electromagnetic waves are scattered by materials on Earth.

    30s

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