Sound Review

Which of the following describes the pitch of a gorilla?

• its pitch is high because its vocal cords vibrate quickly

• its pitch is low because its vocal cords vibrate quickly

• its pitch is high because his vocal cords vibrate slowly

• its pitch is low because its vocal cords vibrate slowly

vibrations that travel through air, water, or objects and is detected by your ears

• air

• sound

• solid

• motion

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Which of the following ideas about sound is TRUE?

• a. sound travels in vibrations

• b. sound can only travel through the air

• c. sound cannot be blocked

• d. sound is a form of light

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the loudness or softness of a sound

• frequency

• volume

• pitch

• vibrations

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the high or low tone of a sound

• frequency

• volume

• pitch

• vibrations

Late one night your brother’s loud music wakes you up. What property of sound is this an example of?

• a. pitch

• b. force

• c. tension

• d. volume

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Which produces a higher pitch?

• deep voice

• bird’s chirp

• c. large tuning fork

• d. thick rubber band

What can sound travel through? 

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all correct

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The loudness of a sound is directly related to the wave's _____.

• wavelength

• frequecy

• rest position

• amplitude

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This word refers to any substance that sound can travel through.  Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.

• Decibel

• Medium

• Vibration

• Oscilloscope

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