CBSE Class 8 Science Notes Quiz
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What is the role of sound in our daily life?

  • It helps in cooking food
  • It helps in growing plants
  • It helps in generating electricity
  • It helps us to communicate with one another and express ourselves (correct)
  • What is needed for sound to travel?

  • Gaseous medium
  • Solid medium (correct)
  • Liquid medium
  • Vacuum
  • What senses the vibrations produced by a vibrating object and sends them to the brain as stimulus?

  • Eyes
  • Nose
  • Skin
  • Eardrums (correct)
  • What is the unit used to express loudness?

    <p>Decibel (dB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the presence of excessive or unwanted sound in the atmosphere?

    <p>Noise pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sound in our daily life?

    <p>It helps us to communicate with one another and express ourselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the number of oscillations or vibrations per second?

    <p>Frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit used to express the loudness of sound?

    <p>Decibel (dB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is needed for sound to travel?

    <p>Medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the presence of excessive or unwanted sound in the atmosphere?

    <p>Noise Pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Role of Sound in Daily Life

    • Sound is essential for communication, facilitating interactions through speech and language.
    • It plays a key role in alerting us to danger, enhancing survival instincts through auditory cues.
    • Sound contributes to cultural experiences, such as music and storytelling, enriching social and emotional connections.

    Requirements for Sound Travel

    • Sound requires a medium to travel, such as air, water, or solids.
    • The speed of sound varies depending on the medium, with faster propagation in denser materials.

    Sensory Perception of Sound

    • The ear is the organ that senses vibrations and transforms them into neural signals for the brain.
    • The auditory system detects sound waves through structures like the cochlea, enabling sound perception.

    Measurement of Loudness

    • Loudness is quantified in decibels (dB), a logarithmic unit reflecting sound intensity.
    • Standard reference level for human hearing is 0 dB, with everyday sounds varying in loudness.

    Negative Aspects of Sound

    • Noise pollution refers to excessive or unwanted sound that disrupts the environment and quality of life.
    • It can lead to health issues such as stress, hearing loss, or sleep disturbances.

    Frequency of Sound

    • Frequency measures the number of oscillations or vibrations per second, expressed in hertz (Hz).
    • Higher frequencies correspond to higher-pitched sounds, while lower frequencies represent lower-pitched sounds.

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    Test your knowledge of CBSE Class 8 Science Notes Chapter 13 Sound with this quiz. Explore solutions for class 6 to 12 and enhance your understanding of sound in daily life.

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