2nd Grade Sound Test

Front

What does it mean to vibrate?

Back

To quickly move back and forth.

Front

What is pitch in relation to sound?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

Front

What does pitch depend on?

Back

The length of the air column.

Front

What happens to sound if an object vibrates faster or slower?

Back

Sound changes.

Front

What part of the ear vibrates when sound waves hit it?

Back

The eardrum.

Front

How does the length of an air column affect pitch?

Back

A shorter air column produces a higher pitch, while a longer air column produces a lower pitch.

Front

What is the relationship between vibration and sound?

Back

Sound is produced by vibrations.

Front

What are sound waves?

Back

Vibrations that travel through air or another medium.

Front

What is the role of the eardrum in hearing?

Back

The eardrum vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting the vibrations to the tiny bones in the middle ear.

Front

Can sound travel through solids, liquids, and gases?

Back

Yes, sound can travel through all three states of matter.