PhysSci7: Sound Reading Questions

1. Sound is a form of -

A) energy
B) light
C) liquid
D) motion

2. Sound is produced by -

A) vibrating objects
B) thinking about objects
C) changes in the state of matter
D) energy changing form

3. Sound can only travel through -

A) matter
B) empty space
C) solid objects
D) water

4. Sound travels fastest through -

A) gels
B) liquids
C) solids
D) gases

5. Which of the following would sound travel fastest through?

A) a mixture of gases
B) a pool of water
C) empty space
D) a block of iron

6. Sound travels in -

A) straight lines
B) circular motions
C) empty space
D) waves

7. Vibrations in your vocal chords allow you to -

A) hear
B) feel
C) see
D) speak

8. Sound can travel in outer space.

A) false
B) true

9. What does the word "sound" mean in paragraph 1?

A) a form of energy that travels in waves and can move in empty space
B) the amount of matter in an object
C) a form of energy produced by vibrating objects
D) the substance that does not allow electricity to travel through it

10. What does the word "vibrate" mean in paragraph 3?

A) a form of energy produced by vibrating objects
B) a force that works against motion
C) the measure of the amount of gravity acting on an object's mass
D) move back and forth rapidly

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