Waves Quiz
Authored by Rebecca Walseman
Physics
4th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
What is a wave in physical science?
A loud sound
Energy being transferred from one point to another without matter being transferred
A drawing on paper
A type of dance move
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
What are the two types of waves? Not the ocean :-)
Hot and cold
Long and short
Wet and dry
Mechanical and electromagnetic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
What is an example of a mechanical wave? Hint Vibration
Radio waves
Light
Sound
X-rays
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Through what can sound waves travel?
They cannot travel
Air, water, and solid material
Only through water
Only through air
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
Do electromagnetic waves need a medium to travel?
Only in space
No, never
Yes, always
Only through water
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
What is the medium for mechanical waves?
Solid, liquid, or gas
Only solid materials
They do not need a medium
Only air
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NGSS.MS-PS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
What kind of motion do water waves involve? Hint they move forwards and up & down
Only transverse
Only longitudinal
A combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions
No motion at all
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