Sound Retake Test

Ginny wants to make a LOWER pitch sound by adjusting the position of markers on a rubber band stretched around a box. Which placement of the markers will result in a LOWER pitch when the rubber band is plucked?

• Markers placed closer together

• Markers placed farther apart

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Ethan taps a metal fork with a spoon. What happens?

• The fork vibrates and makes a sound.

• The fork does not vibrate or make a sound.

• The fork vibrates but does not make a sound.

• The fork does not vibrate but does make a sound.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following will both groups encounter when producing sound?

• Only group 1 will hear sound because rubber bands are used to create vibrations when pulled on.

• Both groups will move an object that will create a response with a sound and vibrating objects.

• Only group 2 will hear sound because the ruler will vibrate and create a sound.

• Both groups will hear a sound, but only group 1 will observe vibrations.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Three students flicked a string at different intervals: every 10 seconds, every 5 seconds, and every 2 seconds. What will they observe about the sound and vibrations?

• Speed does not impact vibrations or sound.

• The string was the highest pitched sound when vibrating the fastest.

• The string was the highest pitched sound when vibrating the slowest.

• All three sounds will sound the same, but the vibrations will speed up when flicked more.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

A student taps glasses with varying water levels to study sound. What occurs when the glasses are tapped?

• All glasses will produce different sounds, which can only be determined by tapping and observing them.

• The glass with the most water will produce the lowest pitch sound as vibrations slow down in more water.

• All glasses will produce the same sound since they contain the same liquid.

• The glass with the least water will produce the lowest pitch sound due to less water for sound travel.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which student conducted an investigation that produced the HIGHEST PITCHED sound?

• Student 1

• Student 2

• Student 3

• Student 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Liz plans to use sound waves for communication by tapping two glass bottles filled with the same amount of water to produce different pitches. One bottle will produce a high pitch for 'yes' and the other a low pitch for 'no'. Will this method work to communicate the messages?

• Yes, different pitches can be created because both bottles are filled to the top with water.

• Yes, different pitches can be created by hitting one bottle lightly and the other very hard.

• No, no sound will be produced as the bottles are filled with water.

• No, the same pitch will be produced from both bottles as the water levels are the same.

Adam uses a drum to signal his brother. What did Adam’s device use to communicate?

• Wind

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A student wants to get her friend's attention using light. What should she do?

• Wave a white piece of paper to reflect light.

• Use a mirror to reflect sunlight to her friend.

• Flick a rubber band to produce vibrations.

• Hit a metal tin with a plastic spoon repeatedly.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Students are creating a signal sound for when they need to be found. What should they do?

• Use mirrors to reflect light across the campsite

• Create a campfire to send smoke signals

• Use flashlights and point them at the sky

• Use whistles made out of clay

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2