1.
When you throw a pebble into a puddle of water, what is the part called where the ripple is highest?
A
crest
B
trough
C
wave
2.
The crest is also known as the __________ point in a wave.
A
highest
B
lowest
C
midpoint
3.
___________________ are waves that fall forward with a splash.
A
Breaking waves
B
Standing waves
C
String waves
4.
When making waves using a ________, the waves move side to side.
A
String
B
Water
C
Sound
5.
The point where the matter carrying a sound wave is spread apart is called the ___________.
A
Crest
B
Trough
C
midpoint
6.
Water waves, waves of a string, and sound waves spread out in all __________ directions.
A
Possible
B
Forward
C
Left
7.
Waves can do what three things?
A
spread out, repeat patterns, and move through matter
B
move side to side only, repeat patterns, and move through matter
C
spread out, do not repeat patterns, and move through matter
8.
Scientists classify waves by how they move _______.
A
matter
B
sound
C
water
9.
Matter is a water wave moves ___________________.
A
in circles
B
side to side
C
forward only
10.
In a wave, the _______________ is the original position of the wave's matter.
A
rest position
B
original position
C
standing position
11.
in a sound wave, the area that is pushed together is known as the ________.
A
crest
B
trough
C
midpoint
12.
A sound wave moves ____________.
A
in a circle
B
side to side
C
forwards and backwards
13.
If you are standing at a pond and toss a pebble into the pond, a wave will spread out from the pebble in all directions, creating a ____________ in the water.
A
pattern
B
disturbance
C
picture
14.
A flag waves in the sky when the wind blows it like a wave of string. The flag waves ____________, but stays in place.
A
side to side
B
in a circle
C
forwards
15.
When working out at the gym, Jack had to wave heavy ropes up and down. He noticed that the ropes move in ______________ of crests and troughs.
