Glencoe Physical Science

Chapter 11: Sound

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Sounds are produced by __________ .
A)pitch
B)frequencies
C)vibrations
D)reverberations
2
What type of waves are sound waves?
A)compressional
B)transverse
C)radio
D)sonar
3
The two types of regions that make up compressional waves are __________ .
A)compressions and rarefactions
B)compressions and extensions
C)vibrations and transmissions
D)compressions and transmissions
4
The matter through which all sound waves travel is called __________ .
A)a medium
B)air
C)water
D)atmosphere
5
Sound waves cannot travel in __________.
A)solids
B)empty space
C)liquids
D)gases
6
In which of the following mediums will sound travel fastest?
A)air
B)brick
C)water
D)oil
7
How does temperature of a medium affect the speed of sound waves?
A)As the temperature of a substance decreases, sound waves in it move faster.
B)As the temperature of a substance increases, sound waves in it move faster.
C)As the temperature of a substance increases, sound waves in it move more slowly.
D)Temperature does not affect the speed of sound waves.
8
In the human ear, sound waves are gathered in the __________ .
A)middle ear
B)inner ear
C)cochlea
D)outer ear
9
The __________ is a spiral-shaped structure filled with liquid.
A)cochlea
B)hammer
C)anvil
D)stirrup
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