Sound Flashcard Review

Front

What technique does a boat use to find the distance from the surface of the ocean to the bottom?

Back

Sonar is the technique used by boats to measure the distance to the ocean floor.

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What two factors does the speed of sound depend on?

Back

The speed of sound depends on the type of medium and the temperature of the medium.

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What does amplitude measure in sound?

Back

Amplitude measures the volume of sound.

Front

How do we measure sound?

Back

Sound is measured in decibels.

Front

What is the characteristic of a sound with low frequency and low amplitude?

Back

A sound with low frequency and low amplitude is quiet with a low pitch.

Front

What is the definition of sound?

Back

Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations that travels through a medium.

Front

What is frequency in relation to sound?

Back

Frequency refers to the number of vibrations or cycles per second in a sound wave, determining its pitch.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and the speed of sound?

Back

As the temperature of a medium increases, the speed of sound in that medium also increases.

Front

What is the difference between pitch and volume?

Back

Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is, while volume refers to how loud or soft a sound is.

Front

What is an echo?

Back

An echo is a reflection of sound that arrives at the listener after a delay.