5.5 PM Sound and Waves Quiz

Sound is formed by __________, which is a back and forth movement of matter.

• Pitch

• Vibration

• Volume

• Rarefaction

What kind of wave is a sound wave?

• Irregular

• Light

• Transverse

• Compression

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Complete the chart by writing the number that matches the wave part.

• wavelength 1

  crest 2

  trough 3

• wavelength 3

  crest 1

  trough 2

• wavelength 4

  crest 2

  trough 1

• wavelength 3

  crest 4

  trough 2

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In the wave diagram, what is the part labeled as "1" called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Compression

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In the wave diagram, what is the part labeled as "2" called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

• Compression

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What is the term used to describe the area in the wave where the molecules are pressed together?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Direction of travel

• Wavelength

What is the term used to describe the area in the wave where the molecules are spread apart?

• Compression

• Rarefaction

• Direction of travel

• Wavelength

In order for humans to make sound, the vocal cords must produce:

• Vibrations

• Saliva

• Wavelengths

• Pitch

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What would happen if I tried to sing in outer space?

• It would be extremely loud because there is nothing to absorb the sound.

• It would sound the same as if I sang in the classroom.

• It would have a higher pitch because sound waves travel faster through space.

• There would be no sound because there is no matter to vibrate in space.

Which three materials will sound travel through fastest?

• Can of gasoline

• Pond water

• Concrete

• Birthday balloon

• Marble countertop

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