Sound

Front

Which type of matter does sound travel the best through?

Back

Sound travels best through solids.

Front

The loudness or softness of a sound is called ___________.

Back

Volume is the term for the loudness or softness of a sound.

Front

A _____________ of sound occurs when sound bounces off of an object.

Back

Reflection is when sound bounces off an object.

Front

The number of wavelengths that pass a reference point in a given amount of time is called ___________.

Back

Frequency is the number of wavelengths that pass a point in a given time.

Front

Something that causes matter to move or change is called _________.

Back

Energy is what causes matter to move or change.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

Front

What do we call a sound that is high or low?

Back

Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is.

Front

What is the term for a repeated sound that bounces back to the listener?

Back

An echo is a repeated sound that bounces back.

Front

What is the measure of how strong a sound is?

Back

Amplitude measures the strength of a sound.

Front

What happens to sound when it travels through a vacuum?

Back

Sound cannot travel through a vacuum because there is no matter.