5.5 Sound Unit Test

Front

Sound is a type of mechanical energy that is transmitted in the form of —

Back

waves

Front

Which of these makes a sound with the slowest vibration? drum, flute, whistle, harmonica

Back

drum

Front

Blowing through a straw will produce a sound. Which straw will make the highest pitch? Options: short, medium, large, extra large

Back

short

Front

A high soprano singer can break a crystal glass if the glass resonates with her voice. In order to do this, the sound the singer makes has to be —

Back

able to vibrate the glass

Front

Which material will sound travel through the fastest? water, air, steel, cloth

Back

steel

Front

Sound waves travel best through —

Back

solids

Front

Which of these transmits sound the fastest? water in a pool, a metal rod, air in balloon, empty space

Back

a metal rod

Front

Sound travels fastest through matter that —

Back

has particles that are close together

Front

During a thunderstorm, you see the lightning before you hear thunder. Why?

Back

light travels faster than sound

Front

How is the use of sound waves helpful to this whale?

Back

It helps the whale locate food