5.5 Sound Review

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What is the part of a sound wave where molecules are spread apart?

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Rarefaction

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In what form is sound transmitted?

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Waves

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What is the back and forth motion that produces sound energy called?

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Vibrations

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Which statement about sound is NOT true?

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Sound travels in a straight path.

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What does weather refer to?

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Short-term conditions in the atmosphere.

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What does climate refer to?

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Long-term patterns of weather in a specific area.

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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What is compression in a sound wave?

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The part of the wave where molecules are pushed together.

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What type of energy is sound classified as?

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Mechanical energy.

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Can sound travel through a vacuum?

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No, sound requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel.