Sound Waves Quiz

How do sound waves travel?

• Sound waves travel by vibrating particles through something (ex: air).

• Sound waves travel through the vacuum of space.

• Sound waves travel through radiation.

• Sound waves travel by creating a vacuum in the air

What is the reflection of sound waves?

• The reflection of sound waves is an echo.

• The reflection of sound waves is the volume.

• The reflection of sound waves is the pitch.

• The reflection of sound waves is the frequency.

What is pitch?

• Pitch is how high or low a sound or note is.

• Pitch is the quality of a sound or note.

• Pitch is the duration of a sound or note.

• Pitch is the volume of a sound or note.

Which of the following materials is the best reflector of sound?

• Polished metal, concrete, and glass

• Sand, dirt, and gravel

• Wood, fabric, and paper

• Rubber, plastic, and leather

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

• The pitch of a sound becomes louder.

• The pitch of a sound increases.

• The pitch of a sound decreases.

• The pitch of a sound remains the same.

Which of the following is an example of a high-pitched sound?

• Whistle

• Drum

• Tuba

• Bass guitar

What is an echo?

• A type of bird

• A type of fruit

• An echo is a reflected sound wave.

• A type of dance

Which of the following is an example of a low-pitched sound?

• Violin

• Tuba

• Flute

• Piccolo

Which of the following materials absorbs sound the best?

• Metal and glass

• Wood and fabric

• Concrete and gravel

• Plastic and leather

Which of the following is an example of a sound with low frequency?

• Whistle

• Drum

• Tuba

• Bass guitar