All About Sound (TEKS 2.8.A) Quiz

1.   Carl taps a glass of water with a spoon. He hears a sound.

Which of these makes the sound?

• the glass vibrates

• the table vibrates

• the water vibrates

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2.   Misha carries out an investigation to explain how sound is made. She puts her hand on a guitar while it is being played.

Which question is Misha trying to answer?

• Is ousnd made when matter vibrates?

• Is sound made when matter gives off heat?

• Is sound made when matter produces waves?

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3.  Observe the picture of a drum being played.

Which statement describes and explains how sound is made?

• Sound produces vibrations in the drum.

• The sticks hit the drum and produce vibrations.

• The vibrations from the drum cause the sticks to stop moving.

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4.           Lela and Jaylen are demonstrating how vibrations are produced. Lela will tap on Jaylen’s desk with a pencil. What should Jaylen do to feel the vibrations?

• touch the desk

• stand by the desk

• touch her head

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5.   Jenn wants to explain to her friends that sound makes vibrations. Which tests can she do to investigate this?

Choose TWO correct answers.

• A. Close her eyes when she listens to music.

• B. Put her hand on a speaker that is playing loud music.

• C. Watch a person’s mouth move when the person sings.

• D. Touch a cardboard tube that someone is talking through.

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