Sound

Front

What part of the ear acts as a funnel to collect sound waves?

Back

Outer ear

Front

What is the frequency of a sound with a low pitch?

Back

Low frequency

Front

What describes a very loud sound?

Back

High amplitude

Front

What vibrates when you talk?

Back

Vocal cords

Front

What part of the ear is vibrated by sound waves and is a lightly stretched membrane?

Back

Ear Drum

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through air, water, or solids.

Front

What is pitch?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is, determined by the frequency of the sound waves.

Front

What is amplitude?

Back

Amplitude is the height of the sound wave, which determines how loud the sound is.

Front

What is the role of the ear canal?

Back

The ear canal directs sound waves from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Front

What is the function of the cochlea?

Back

The cochlea converts sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.