Copy of Term 1 Study Guide (3/19/2025)

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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?

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Which description goes with the image?

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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?

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

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Why do we use radio waves for wifi networks?

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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?

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Match the descriptions with the correct transmission of light.

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

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Match the descriptions with the correct wave example.

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

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Which label represents the wavelength?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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

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

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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?

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

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

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

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

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

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Copy of Term 1 Study Guide (3/19/2025)

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?

Which description goes with the image?

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

Pitch is determined by the frequency of a wave.

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

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

Why do we use radio waves for wifi networks?

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

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

Match the descriptions with the correct transmission of light.

Match the descriptions with the correct wave example.

Which label represents the wavelength?

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

What conditions are necessary to form a tornado?

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

What type of wave is represented by the picture?

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?

Which description goes with the image?

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

Pitch is determined by the frequency of a wave.

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

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

Why do we use radio waves for wifi networks?

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

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

Match the descriptions with the correct transmission of light.

Match the descriptions with the correct wave example.

Which label represents the wavelength?

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

What conditions are necessary to form a tornado?

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

What type of wave is represented by the picture?