Sound Waves
Authored by chanda prillaman
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8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on the fundamental properties and behavior of sound waves, which is a core topic in 8th-grade physical science. The questions systematically cover the essential characteristics that define sound as mechanical energy, including its production through vibrations, its requirement for a medium to travel through, and its classification as longitudinal waves with alternating compressions and rarefactions. Students need a solid understanding of wave terminology and properties to succeed with these questions, including the relationships between wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and wave speed. The content progresses logically from basic sound production concepts to more advanced applications like resonance phenomena and specialized sound waves such as ultrasonic frequencies used in sonar systems. Students must demonstrate knowledge of how sound transmission varies across different states of matter and understand the factors that influence wave speed, particularly medium type and temperature. Created by Chanda Prillaman, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 8. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for students studying wave properties in middle school physical science, particularly effective as a review activity before unit tests or as homework to reinforce classroom instruction. The question format makes it ideal for quick warmup activities at the beginning of class or as exit tickets to gauge student understanding of key vocabulary and concepts. Teachers can use this assessment to identify areas where students need additional support, especially with technical terminology like compression, rarefaction, and resonance that are fundamental to understanding wave behavior. The quiz aligns with NGSS standards MS-PS4-1 and MS-PS4-2, which focus on developing models to describe wave patterns and understanding how digital and analog signals are used to encode and transmit information.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What type of energy does a sound wave have?
Mechanical
Radiant
Electrical
Sound
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sound is produced by -----
Heat energy
Low temperatures
Vibrations
Friction
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True or False: Sound needs a medium.
True
False
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 sec • 1 pt
Sound waves are also known as ----- waves.
Compression
Longitudinal
Neither
Both longitudinal and compression
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True or False: Sound waves are faster than light.
False
True
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Areas of increased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ----
Rarefaction
Compression
Frequency
Amplitude
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The distance from the beginning of one compression to the beginning of the next compression is called a -----
Rarefaction
Frequency
Wavelength
Compression
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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