Copy of Term 1 Study Guide (3/19/2025) - Jessica Culpepper | Laabri

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A students paints a sidewalk square white and another square is painted black. The student is trying to see which square will have the greatest change in temperature. Which statement best describes their characteristics?

the white square refracts the greatest amount of light

the black square absorbs the least amount of light

the black square refracts the greatest amount of light

the white square absorbs the least amount of light

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Which description goes with the image?

transverse waves move particles in a direction perpendicular to the wave motion

transverse waves move particles in a direction parallel to the wave motion

longitudinal waves move particles in a direction parallel to the wave motion

longitudinal waves move particles in a direction perpendicular to the wave motion

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Intensity determines how loud or soft a sound is by looking at the wavelength.

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Pitch is determined by the frequency of a wave.

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How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

Tornadoes form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water

Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure

Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.

Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere

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Look at the image above. Which description below describes what is going on in the image?

Next to the man there is low frequency and longer wavelengths

Next to the man there is high frequency and shorter wavelengths

Next to the lady there is high frequency and shorter wavelengths

Next to the lady is low frequency and shorter wavelengths

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Why do we use radio waves for wifi networks?

radio waves travel shorter distances

radio waves carry more information over long distances

radio waves have less energy

radio waves have lower chances of stopped form transmitting the information

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Volcanoes can cause global temperature changes, lead to acid rain, and force animals to migrate away form the area.

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What happens to a hurricane that moves over land or cool ocean water?

it will morph into a typhoon

it will upgrade its category

it will get stronger

it will get weaker

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Match the descriptions with the correct transmission of light.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
opaque
transparent
translucent
translucent		does not transmit light
transparent		transmits light without scattering the image
opaque		transmits some light and scatters the image

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Match the descriptions with the correct wave example.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
sound		can ONLY travel through a medium
sound		can travel through a vacuum
light		mechanical waves
light		electromagnetic waves
light
sound

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Which label represents the wavelength?

D

B

A

C

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Seismographs record seismic waves and deep ocean buoys record speed and direction of tsunamis. Seismographs are the best tools for early detection of tsunamis.

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What conditions are necessary to form a tornado?

Severe thunderstorms form, air pressure suddenly drops, warm air rises quickly, & winds are blowing in the opposite direction

Unusually persistent dry weather due to a lack of precipitation and increased temperatures

Potential energy builds up and suddenly released near fault zones, large vibrations move through rock or other Earth materials, and causes rocks to deform slowly over time

A low pressure system forms over warm water, moist air rises into it to give it energy, and has wind speeds of at least 74 mph

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Homes near the beaches here in Biloxi are built up off of the ground to withstand hurricanes. What is the reason for this change during construction?

fire resistant materials will prevent a fire from spreading through the home

isolation bearings will help the house maintain it's shape

placing the house on stilts will allow water to pass underneath the home preventing water damage from storm surges

placing metal bars over the windows and doors will stop the wind from entering the house

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We studied resonance (vibrations) in class!!! When guitar strings are tuned and the tension in the string is changed, how is the guitar affected?

the sound changes amplitude

the sound changes pitch

the sound changes volume

the sound changes speed

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Volcanos release molten lava, debris, and gases when they erupt. How do volcanic eruptions affect global air temperatures?

cooler than normal temperatures occur because the atmosphere is more transparent

cooler than normal temperatures occur because the atmosphere is less transparent

warmer than normal temperatures occur because the atmosphere is less transparent

warmer than normal temperatures occur because the atmosphere is more transparent

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What is the best way for NASA to protect us from asteroids?

send satellites to calculate the mass and acceleration of the asteroid

use the doppler radar to measure the direction and speed of the asteroid

send probes to the asteroid to detect the mass and acceleration of the asteroid

use rockets to push the asteroid and detect its mass and acceleration

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Which wave characteristic is affected most if you have many waves pass a point in a certain period of time?

frequency

volume

amplitude

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This image shows the plate boundaries in bold black lines and the ring of fire in red. What is the relationship between the boundaries and the most common area of active volcanoes?

Most volcanic zones on Earth are in areas of colder climates

Most volcanic zones on Earth are near the southern part of the world

Most volcanic zones on Earth are focused on the antarctic place

Most volcanic zones on Earth are near plate boundaries

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What could be used to help reduce lives loss due to a volcanic eruption?

Use a monitor to measure the air quality

Put isolation bearings in buildings to help them retain their shape

Build houses with no vents or windows to avoid contact with volcanic gas or ash

Use seismographs to help predict a volcanic eruptions

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Based on this map, the epicenter of the earthquake is at which location?

center of the green circle

center of the blue circle

where the blue, green, and red circles overlap

center of the red circle

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What type of wave behavior is being shown with the image below?

absorption

diffraction

reflection

refraction

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A contractor builds houses. What is the best material for him to use in an area prone to wildfires?

metal which melts at high temperatures

vinyl which melts quickly

clay which does not burn

wood which burns quickly

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Look at the image below. Which locations are most likely going to struggle with flooding?

the South and Southeast

the East and Northeast

the North and Northwest

the West and Southwest

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What type of wave is represented by the picture?

transverse wave

seismic wave

longitudinal wave