Sound Energy

Sound travels in the form of a ___________________.

• line

• wave

• beam

• signal

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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The part of a sound wave where the molecules are spread out is called the _________________________.

• rarefaction

• wave

• compression

• amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The part of a sound wave where the molecules are squished together is called the __________________________.

• rarefaction

• compression

Volume is measured in ______________________________.

• hertz

• inches

• decibels

• meters

Which sound wave has the HIGHEST pitch?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which sound wave has the LOWEST pitch?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The loudness or softness of a sound is called the _______________?

• volume

• pitch

• frequency

• vibration

A measure of the number of times an object vibrates per second:

• amplitude

• volume

• frequency

• speed

What kind of pitch would a sound measuring 18,000 hertz have?

• High

• Low

Sound is created by a back and forth motion called a __________________.

• electricity

• vibration

• frequency

• shiver

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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