Grade 7 Waves Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of waves, including their types, properties, and behavior, with this comprehensive Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Waves: Properties and Types
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagrams provided when necessary.
1. Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?
Electromagnetic wave
Mechanical wave
Light wave
Radio wave
2. The highest point of a transverse wave is called the:
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
Amplitude
1. A wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave motion.
2. The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a transverse wave is called the .
3. The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time is known as .
1. Sound waves are an example of transverse waves.
True
False
2. The amplitude of a wave is related to its energy.
True
False
1. Describe the main difference between a transverse wave and a longitudinal wave.
Match the wave property to its definition.
1. Wavelength
a. The maximum displacement of a particle from its rest position
2. Frequency
b. The distance between two consecutive identical points on a wave
3. Amplitude
c. The number of complete waves that pass a point in a given time