Introduction into Sound

What is the name for the highest point on the wave?

• trough
• wavelength
• crest
• amplitude

What word describes the distance between 2 crests or 2 troughs?

• amplitude
• energy
• resting point
• wavelength

What is the height of the wave called? 

• amplitude
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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A pencil looks cut when placed in water.  Which word describes this? 

• reflection
• refraction
• diffraction
• interference

An echo bounces sound waves off a barrier.  What does this describe? 

• reflection
• refraction
• diffraction
• interference

_________ is a form of energy that travels through the air. 

• sound
• volume
• energy
• wave

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___________ is made when something vibrates

• light
• sound
• drum
• pounding

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Sound travels through the air as waves.

• True
• False

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Matter that carries sound waves is called a _________

• low
• high
• medium
• surface

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the number of vibrations per second

• vibration
• volume
• pitch
• frequency

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