Crave the Wave 2015

Question 1

Crest

Answer 1

The highest point of a wave, it’s also called the peak.

Question 2

Trough

Answer 2

The lowest point of a wave.

Question 3

Rest Position

Answer 3

The position a wave would be in if there were no obstacles.

Question 4

Wavelength

Answer 4

The distance between two troughs or two crests.

Question 5

Amplitude

Answer 5

The distance between a crest or trough and the rest position.

Question 6

Frequency

Answer 6

The number of times a wavelength passes a point in one second.

Question 7

Period

Answer 7

The time it takes a wave to complete a wavelength.

Question 8

Seismic Wave

Answer 8

Waves that occur during earthquakes.

Question 9

P-Waves

Answer 9

These waves are primary waves and arrive first in an earthquake. They are longitudinal waves and can travel through liquids.

Question 10

S-Waves

Answer 10

These waves are secondary waves and arrive second in an earthquake. They are transverse waves and cannot travel through liquids.

Question 11

Surface Waves

Answer 11

A combination of S and P Waves that occur on the surface. However, these are the slowest.

Question 12

Love Waves

Answer 12

A surface wave that moves side to side. Causes the most destruction.

Question 13

Rayleigh Waves

Answer 13

A surface wave that rolls in an ocean-like motion.