Quiz on Sound

How is sound created?

• By light reflecting

• By water flowing

• By something vibrating

• By something melting

What creates a higher pitch in sound?

• Slower vibrations

• Faster vibrations

• Larger waves

• Smaller waves

What does amplitude determine in a sound wave?

• The color of the sound

• The loudness of the sound

• The speed of the wave

• The distance between waves

What happens when a sound is louder?

• The waves have less energy

• The waves have more energy

• The waves move slower

• The waves disappear

What is the effect of slower vibrations on pitch?

• Creates a higher pitch

• Creates a lower pitch

• Creates a louder sound

• Creates a softer sound

What is the pattern of compression and rarefaction in sound waves?

• Moves inward

• Moves outward

• Stays still

• Disappears

What is the main topic of the passage?

• The science of light

• The science of sound

• The science of water

• The science of heat

What does the passage say about the energy of sound waves?

• It is visible

• It is audible

• It is tangible

• It is invisible

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

• Higher frequency, lower pitch

• Higher frequency, higher pitch

• Lower frequency, higher pitch

• Frequency does not affect pitch

What is the main function of sound waves?

• To create light

• To carry sound to our ears

• To reflect images

• To absorb heat