Sound Energy Review

Sound is a form of ___________ energy that is transmitted by vibrating matter.

• mechanical

• potential

• radiant

• thermal

When you pluck a ruler on the edge of the table, it vibrates. When the vibration is fast, the pitch is

• low

• high

• no sound is produced

• very low

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Two astronauts are in the outer space. They use a radio to communicate. Why do they need to use one?

• The outer space has no oxygen

• The spaceship is so loud.

• The outer space is an empty space ( vacuum)

Which color of straw will produce the highest pitch?

• the longest blue straw

• the shortest red straw

• the green straw

• the yellow straw

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Sound travel fastest in ______________.

• brick wall

• whole milk

• air in the balloon

• apple juice

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When sound waves are spread apart, it is called ___________.

• compression

• frequency

• pitch

• rarefaction

Which musical instrument, most likely produces this wave? Choose the best answer.

• low pitch bass horn

• high pitch flute

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Which of the following, follows the correct order in which sound travels; fastest to slowest.

• rock, air, water

• air, water, rock

• rock, water, air

• water, air, rock

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How is sound produced?

• vibrating matter

• air molecules

• heat waves

• electrons

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What do you call the highness and lowness of sound?

• Volume

• Pitch

• Amplitude

• Compression waves