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The higher the amplitude of a wave...
a) the higher the pitch
b) the lower the pitch
c) the higher the loudness
d) the lower the loudness

The lower the frequency if a wave...
a) the higher the pitch
b) the lower the pitch
c) the higher the loudness
d) the lower the loudness

Sound can travel through...
a) solids
b) liquids
c) gasses
d) all of the above

Sound would not travel as fast through gasses because...
a) the particles are farthest apart
b) the particles are closest together
c) the particles move fastest
d) the particles don't move

To make sound you need...
a) a source of vibrations and a medium to absorb the energy
b) a source that transmits energy and a medium to transmit
c) a source of vibrations and a medium to transmit
d) noisey kids

Sound travels through this type of wave.
a) energy
b) seismic
c) transverse
d) longitudinal

The perception of the frequency of sound as being high or low is___.
a) loudness
b) pitch
c) sound
d) amplitude

The perception of the amplitude of a sound wave is __________.
a) loudness
b) pitch
c) sound
d) frequency

Sound waves carry...
a) sound, duh!
b) particles
c) fun
d) energy

The transfer of energy from a vibrating source in longitudinal waves that travel through matter is __________.
a) loudness
b) pitch
c) sound
d) frequency

How does sound travel?
a) The air particles are moved from their location to your ear.
b) The energy is moved to your ear from particles bumping into each other.
c) The energy gets moved from the air particles moving tot your ear.
d) It takes a taxi.

All sound begins with...
a) a loud noise
b) vocal cords moving
c) doors slamming
d) a vibration

What things affect pitch?
a) the thickness of the material
b) the length of an air column
c) the type of material used
d) all of the above

Sound waves are mechanical waves because...
a) they travel through a medium
b) they can travel through a medium and space
c) they are used in machines
d) they start with vibrations

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