Sound Waves Quiz

What causes sound?

• When the volume is loud

• When the pitch is low

• When something vibrates

• None of these answers

How does the pitch of a sound wave change with frequency?

• The pitch of a sound wave remains constant with frequency.

• The pitch of a sound wave decreases with frequency.

• The pitch of a sound wave increases with frequency.

• The pitch of a sound wave is unrelated to frequency.

In which state of matter do sound waves travel the fastest?

• Plasmas

• Gases

• Liquids

• Solids

What are the three main parts of a sound wave?

• Speed, direction, and volume

• Temperature, pressure, and density

• Color, shape, and size

• Amplitude, frequency, and wavelength

What is the amplitude of a sound wave?

• The distance between the midpoint of the wave and the crest

• The speed of the wave

• The wavelength of the wave

• The frequency of the wave

How does the frequency of a sound wave affect its pitch?

• The pitch of a sound wave is directly proportional to its frequency.

• The pitch of a sound wave is only affected by its amplitude.

• The pitch of a sound wave is inversely proportional to its frequency.

• The pitch of a sound wave is not affected by its frequency.

What are some common uses of sound waves in everyday life?

• Controlling traffic lights

• Watering plants

• Cooking food

• Some common uses of sound waves in everyday life include communication (such as talking on the phone), music, alarms, and ultrasound imaging.

What is pitch?

• How loud something is

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The number of sound vibrations that occur in a unit of time

• A position in baseball

What is frequency?

• How loud something is

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The number of sound vibrations that occur during a unit of time

• None of these answers

What does volume mean?

• How loud something is

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The number of sound vibrations that occur during a unit of time

• How crazy someone is