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Which is a characteristic of all waves?

A
All waves move through matter, from particle to particle.
B
All waves carry energy.
C
All waves move through space.
D
All waves transfer energy perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
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Which game most represents a wave?

A
tic-tac-toe
B
poker
C
hide and seek
D
tipping over dominoes
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Which is the best analogy of a wave?

A
A wave is like building a ramp.
B
A wave is like knocking down a building.
C
A wave is like water rippling in a pond.
D
A wave is like shaking a hand.
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Jenny is trying to describe a wave. Which example would be the best description?

A
a toy car rear-ending a toy car that then rear-ends another toy car
B
two toy cars driving parallel to each other at the same speed
C
two toy cars driving away from each other at the same speed
D
a toy car hitting a wall and bouncing back
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A scientist is studying a shock wave from an earthquake. What kind of wave is being studied?

A
a gamma ray
B
an electromagnetic wave
C
a mechanical wave
D
a radio wave

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