Understanding Wave Action
Explore the basics of wave action, including types of waves, their properties, and how they move energy, designed for Grade 3 science students.
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Understanding Wave Action
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What do waves carry from one place to another?
Water
Energy
Sand
Air
2. Which of these is an example of a wave you can see?
Sound wave
Ocean wave
Radio wave
All of the above
3. A wave is a disturbance that travels through a .
4. When you drop a pebble into water, you create waves.
5. Sound waves need a to travel.
6. Waves carry water with them as they travel.
True
False
7. Light can travel through empty space.
True
False
8. Describe one way you can see or feel wave action in your daily life. Give an example.
9. Look at the image below. What type of wave is shown?
