Sound

Front

What happens to our hearing if we listen to loud noises all the time?

Back

We start to experience hearing loss.

Front

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

Back

Light travels faster than sound.

Front

Does sound travel through the air as waves?

Back

True

Front

What is the term for how high or low a sound is?

Back

Pitch

Front

Can sounds be reflected, absorbed, or transferred?

Back

Yes.

Front

What is the speed of sound in air?

Back

Approximately 343 meters per second.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is the term for the loudness of a sound?

Back

Volume.

Front

What is an echo?

Back

A reflection of sound that arrives at the listener after a delay.

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency means a higher pitch.