Sound Waves
The height of a waves crest
Amplitude
A vent through the earth's surface through which magma and gases are expelled
Volcano
An enlarged or reduced representation of an object that is usually intended for study purposes.
Scale model
The name of the Nor'easter we studied in class
Nor'easter Riley
How many years have I been teaching at HMS
4
Matter through which a wave travels
Medium
A boundary where 2 tectonic plates are moving toward each other
Convergent Boundary
An enlarged or reduced representation of an object that is usually intended for study purposes.
One-way mirror
The boundary of an advancing cold air mass
Cold front
What is the name of Mr. Ferguson's cat
Allie
A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another
Wave
The shaking that results from movement of rocks below the earth's surface
Earthquake
Light reflects of an object to an eye
Path of Light
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Barometer
Mr. Ferguson's teaching degree is in what specific science
Meteorology
The number of complete wavelengths that pass through a point in a given time
Frequency
Section of the earth's crust that move as result of the convection currents beneath them
Tectonic plates
The bending of a wave as it enters a new medium
Refraction
A body of uniform air pressure, temperature, and humidity
Air mass
What is Mr. Ferguson's favorite beverage
Diet Coke
The highness or lowness of a sound
Pitch
Name of the boundary where 2 plates are sliding past each other
Transform boundary
Name of the music student in the video
Pete
The process when a fluid is heated then rises and cools and sinks
Convection
What 2 sports does Mr. Ferguson coach at Hingham High (name the sport and level)
Freshman Girls Soccer
JV Softball