Mystery Science: Waves of Sound Unit Review

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What does the wavelength of a sound tell us about?

Back

The wavelength of a sound tells us about its pitch.

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What is sound?

Back

Sound is a vibration.

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What is a good pattern of sound to use as a code?

Back

A good pattern of sound to use as a code is short and long taps like Morse code.

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What is pitch in relation to sound?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

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What is amplitude in sound waves?

Back

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

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What is a vibration?

Back

A vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement that creates sound.

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How do we hear sound?

Back

We hear sound when vibrations travel through the air and reach our ears.

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What is the relationship between sound and waves?

Back

Sound travels in waves, which are patterns of vibrations moving through a medium.

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What is a high-pitched sound?

Back

A high-pitched sound is a sound that has a high frequency, like a whistle.

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What is a low-pitched sound?

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A low-pitched sound is a sound that has a low frequency, like a drum.