5.5 Sound Unit Test

Front

Sound is a type of mechanical energy that is transmitted in the form of —

Back

waves

Front

Which of these makes a sound with the slowest vibration? drum, flute , whistle , harmonica

Back

drum

Front

Blowing through a straw will produce a sound. Which straw will make the highest pitch? Options: short, medium, large, extra large

Back

short

Front

A high soprano singer can break a crystal glass if the glass resonates with her voice. In order to do this, the sound the singer makes has to be —

Back

able to vibrate the glass

Front

Which material will sound travel through the fastest? Options: water, air, steel, cloth

Back

steel

Front

Sound waves travel best through — solids, gases, liquids, vacuums

Back

solids

Front

Which of these transmits sound the fastest? water in a pool, a metal rod, air in balloon, empty space

Back

a metal rod

Front

Sound travels fastest through matter that —

Back

has particles that are close together

Front

During a thunderstorm, you see the lightning before you hear thunder. This is because —

Back

light travels faster than sound

Front

How is the use of sound waves helpful to this whale?

Back

It helps the whale locate food