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Science - Chapter 15 Test

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20 questions
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Waves
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What is the highest point of a wave called?

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What is the lowest point of a wave called?

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The measurement from crest to crest or from trough to trough is called what?

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Which of these is NOT a property of a wave?

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A wave transfers...

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The material that a wave travels through is called a ...

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Which is a wave that can travel through matter?

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The regions of a wave where the particles are the CLOSEST together are called

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The regions of a wave where the particles are the FURTHEST APART are called

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What are the 3 types of Mechanical Waves

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What causes a wave?

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What is the unit for frequency?

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Different types of waves travel at different speeds.

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Which of these is not a Wave Interaction?

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Which would produce a mechanical wave?

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Which of these is an electromagnetic wave?

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A category 5 hurricane has more energy than a category 3 hurricane. Which hurricane will create water waves with greater amplitude? Why?

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Explain why the noise level rises in a room full of many talking people.

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Which statement about waves is false?

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Which wave can travel in empty space?