Introduction to Waves Answers

A scientist is studying a shock wave from an earthquake. What kind of wave is being studied?

Which refers to any disturbance that carries energy from one place to another?

Which game most represents a wave?

Which is the best analogy of a wave?

This chart shows characteristics of three different types of waves.Which statement is best supported by the information in the chart?

Jenny is trying to describe a wave. Which example would be the best description?

Brody and Ethel are arguing about waves. Brody says that waving his hand back and forth is a scientific wave. Ethel says that it is not. Which statement best describes who is correct?

Which kind of wave would be observed in outer space between planets, where there is very little matter?

Which is a characteristic of all waves?

2 circles with an overlap. The left circled is labeled Longitudinal Wave with further labels parallel motion, like moving a spring up and down. The right circle is labeled Transverse Wave with further labels perpendicular motion, like moving a spring back and forth. In the overlap are labels particles only move a small amount, particles do not move with the wave.