Sound Investigation Quiz

Carl taps a glass of water with a spoon. He hears a sound. Which of these makes the sound?

• The glass vibrates.

• The table vibrates.

• The water vibrates.

Misha carries out an investigation to explain how sound is made. She puts her hand on a guitar while it is being played. Which question is Misha trying to answer?

• Is sound made when matter vibrates?

• Is sound made when matter gives off heat?

• Is sound made when matter produces waves?

Observe the picture of a drum being played. Which statement describes and explains how sound is made?

• Sound produces vibrations in the drum.

• The sticks hit the drum and produce vibrations.

• The vibrations from the drum cause the sticks to stop moving.

Lela and Jaylen are demonstrating how vibrations are produced. Lela will tap on Jaylen’s desk with a pencil. What should Jaylen do to feel the vibrations?

• Stand still and listen.

• Put his hand on the desk.

• Jump up and down.

• Close his eyes.

Jenn wants to explain to her friends that sound makes vibrations. Which tests can she do to investigate this?

• Close her eyes when she listens to music.

• Put her hand on a speaker that is playing loud music.

• Watch a person’s mouth move when the person sings.

• Touch a cardboard tube that someone is talking through.