“Waves” Vocabulary Quiz You will have 40 Seconds to write the correct term on your answer sheet.
The highest part of a transverse wave 1 The highest part of a transverse wave
2 Happens when 2 waves interact to create a wave with a smaller amplitude
3 The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are closer together
4 The number of waves that pass a point per second. Measured in Hertz (Hz)
Material through which a wave travels. 5
A wave that requires a medium through which to travel. 6 A wave that requires a medium through which to travel.
When 2 waves combine to form a wave with a larger amplitude 7 When 2 waves combine to form a wave with a larger amplitude
The bouncing back of a wave 8 The bouncing back of a wave
A surface wave on the ocean caused by an underwater earthquake 9 A surface wave on the ocean caused by an underwater earthquake
The distance between the crest of one wave and the crest of the next. 10 The distance between the crest of one wave and the crest of the next.
11 Part of a longitudinal wave where the particles of the medium are far apart
A wave produced by an earthquake 12 A wave produced by an earthquake
Used to measure frequency. Can be read as waves or cycles per second 13 Used to measure frequency. Can be read as waves or cycles per second
The lowest part of a transverse wave. 14 The lowest part of a transverse wave.
A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place. 15
The bending of waves when they enter a different material or medium 16 The bending of waves when they enter a different material or medium
17 A type of wave where the particles of the medium move at right angles (perpendicular) to the wave motion
18 Type of wave where the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave motion
Answers Crest Destructive interference Seismic wave Hertz Compression Frequency Medium Mechanical wave Constructive interference Reflection Tsunami Wavelength rarefaction Seismic wave Hertz Trough Wave Refraction Transverse wave Longitudinal wave