Waves and Sound: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Fifth Grade Science

Question 1

The highest point of a wave is called the:

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Crest

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Trough

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 2

Sound waves do not have the property of:

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Being transverse

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Velocity

Question 3

When we talk about the 'pitch' of a sound, it is related to which property of a sound wave?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Velocity

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Wavelength

Question 4

Which of the following materials allows sound waves to pass through it easily?

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Air

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Wood

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Styrofoam

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Glass

Question 5

The 'loudness' of a sound depends on which property of a sound wave?

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Velocity

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Wavelength

Question 6

In a transverse wave, the particles of the medium vibrate:

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Perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling

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Parallel to the direction the wave is traveling

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In a circular motion

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Randomly

Question 7

How does sound travel through the air?

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By vibrations that cause air particles to move back and forth

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By electric currents that carry sound energy

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By chemical reactions that release sound waves

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By radiant heat that transfers sound energy

Question 8

What is the unit of measurement for loudness?

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Decibel

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Hertz

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Meter

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Joule

Question 9

Which part of the human ear vibrates when hit by sound waves?

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Eardrum

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Cochlea

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Pinna

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Middle ear

Question 10

How does a tuning fork produce sound?

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When struck, its prongs vibrate, creating sound waves

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When placed near a sound source, its prongs vibrate and resonate

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When heated, its metal expands and contracts, producing sound waves

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When dropped, its metal changes shape and creates sound waves

Question 11

What is the difference between loudness and pitch?

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Loudness is the intensity of sound, while pitch is the frequency

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Loudness is the frequency of sound, while pitch is the intensity

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Both loudness and pitch are measures of sound frequency

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Both loudness and pitch are measures of sound intensity

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a string instrument?

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Piano

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Trumpet

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Drums

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Synthesizer

Question 13

Which type of wave requires a physical medium, such as air or water, to travel?

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Sound wave

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Transverse wave

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Longitudinal wave

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Electromagnetic wave

Question 14

Approximately what is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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343 meters per second

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123 meters per second

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543 meters per second

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243 meters per second

Question 15

In everyday life, how is the Doppler effect commonly utilized?

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Measuring the speed of moving objects

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Predicting the weather

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Creating music

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Enhancing communication

Question 16

How does the human ear primarily detect sound waves?

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By vibrations of the eardrum

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By chemical reactions in the ear canal

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By electrical impulses in the auditory nerve

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By pressure changes in the inner ear

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a property of waves?

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Volume

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Wavelength

Question 18

What is the unit of measurement for wavelength?

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Meters

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Hertz

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Seconds

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Decibels

Question 19

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch of sound?

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Higher frequency, higher pitch

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Higher frequency, lower pitch

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Lower frequency, higher pitch

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Lower frequency, lower pitch

Question 20

Which material conducts sound the fastest?

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Metal

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Air

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Water

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Wood

Question 21

What is the function of the eardrum?

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To transmit sound waves to the inner ear

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To amplify sound

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To convert sound waves to electrical signals

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To protect the inner ear from loud noises

Question 22

What is the phenomenon called when a sound wave bounces back from a surface?

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Reflection

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Interference

Question 23

Which of the following is a natural source of sound?

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Thunder

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Musical instrument

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Car horn

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Computer speakers

Question 24

What is the purpose of soundproofing materials?

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To prevent sound from passing through

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To amplify sound

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To change the pitch of sound

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To create sound waves

Question 25

What are the three main properties of waves?

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Amplitude, Frequency, and Wavelength

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Speed, Direction, and Medium

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Volume, Pitch, and Timbre

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Height, Shape, and Color

Question 26

How does the amplitude of a sound wave affect its loudness?

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Greater amplitude results in louder sound

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Greater amplitude results in softer sound

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Amplitude does not affect loudness

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The relationship between amplitude and loudness is not linear

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

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Light waves

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Ocean waves

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Sound waves

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P-waves (seismic waves)

Question 28

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

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Higher frequency results in higher pitch

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Higher frequency results in lower pitch

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Frequency does not affect pitch

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The relationship between frequency and pitch is not linear

Question 29

How does the Doppler effect affect the sound of a moving vehicle?

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The sound is higher pitched when the vehicle is approaching

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The sound is lower pitched when the vehicle is approaching

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The sound is the same pitch regardless of the direction of travel

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The Doppler effect does not affect sound

Question 30

How are sound waves made?

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When an object vibrates

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When light hits an object

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When an electric current flows

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When heat is applied to an object

Question 31

Which of these materials conducts sound waves the best?

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Metal

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Air

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Water

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Styrofoam

Question 32

Which of these is NOT a use of sound waves in technology?

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Microscopes

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Sonar

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Ultrasound

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Radios

Question 33

How are the wavelength and frequency of a wave related?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely proportional

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Wavelength and frequency are directly proportional

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Wavelength is independent of frequency

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Frequency is independent of wavelength

Question 34

How can you change the pitch of a sound?

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By changing the frequency of the sound waves

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By changing the amplitude of the sound waves

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By changing the wavelength of the sound waves

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By changing the speed of the sound waves

Question 35

Which device uses sound waves to create images of the inside of our bodies?

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Medical imaging machine

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Cell phone

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Radio

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Television

Question 36

A sound wave travels at 343 meters per second and has a frequency of 500 Hz. What's its wavelength?

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0.686 meters

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500 meters

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343 meters

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1000 meters

Question 37

Which of the following is a property of waves? They:

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Transfer energy without transporting matter from one place to another.

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Cannot be transmitted through a vacuum.

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Are always visible to the naked eye.

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Exist only in water.

Question 38

What's the difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

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In a longitudinal wave, particles vibrate parallel to the wave's direction; in a transverse wave, they vibrate perpendicular to it.

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Longitudinal waves are faster than transverse waves.

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a source of sound?

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A vacuum

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A person talking

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A drum being played

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A vibrating guitar string

Question 40

How does sound travel?

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Through vibrations passed between particles in a medium.

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Through electromagnetic waves.

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Through heat conduction.

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Only through air molecules moving.

Question 41

Which factor affects the pitch of a sound?

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Frequency

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Velocity

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Wavelength

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Amplitude

Question 42

What unit is used to measure loudness?

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Decibels (dB)

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Hertz (Hz)

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Newtons (N)

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Meters (m)

Question 43

Which material is a good sound insulator?

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Foam rubber

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Glass

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Hardwood

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Metal

Question 44

What's the role of the eardrum?

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Transmits sound waves to the inner ear.

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Protects the inner ear from damage.

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Amplifies sound waves.

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Produces sound waves.

Question 45

What's a common cause of hearing loss?

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Exposure to loud noises.

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Eating too much candy.

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Watching too much TV.

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a wave?

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Waves always travel in a straight line.

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Waves can be reflected.

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Waves carry energy.

Question 47

A sound wave is an example of a ________ wave.

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longitudinal

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electromagnetic

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transverse

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gravitational

Question 48

What is the highest point of a wave called?

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Crest

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Trough

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

Question 49

Sound travels fastest through which medium?

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Solids

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Liquids

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Vacuum

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Gases

Question 50

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency of the sound wave increases?

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The pitch becomes higher.

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The pitch stays the same.

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The volume increases.

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The pitch becomes lower.

Question 51

Which of these is an example of a sound wave being reflected?

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Hearing an echo.

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Listening to music on headphones.

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Using a microphone to record a song.

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Speaking into a phone.

Question 52

You are holding a tuning fork and strike it. What is the primary way you are able to hear the sound?

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The vibrations of the tuning fork create sound waves that travel through the air to your ears.

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The tuning fork releases a special gas that is picked up by your nose and sent to your brain.

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The light from the tuning fork stimulates your eyes, which then sends signals to your brain.

Question 53

Imagine you are playing a game of telephone. How does the concept of waves relate to this game?

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The message travels as a wave of information, and with each person, the message can be slightly distorted, just like how waves can be altered as they travel through different mediums.

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The game is a metaphor for how waves travel in a straight line, without changing.

Question 54

How do musical instruments produce sound?

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They create vibrations that travel as sound waves through the air.

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They emit a special type of energy that our brains interpret as sound.

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They create light waves that are converted to sound by our ears.