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What is the term for the measure of energy in a sound?
Sound can only travel through air.
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What causes sound waves to be created?
Vibrations
The unit for measuring sound frequency is called _____
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Which part of the ear vibrates in response to sound waves?
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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The loudness of a sound wave increases the further it travels.
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What part of the ear catches sound waves?
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An echo can be heard in a place filled with people.
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What happens to the eardrum when sound waves reach it?
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Sound vibrations travel through materials such as air, water, _____, metal, and wood.
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Match the sound-related terms with their definitions:
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Which material do sound vibrations travel through most effectively?
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People who are deaf cannot feel vibrations.
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What is a good place to hear an echo and why?
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The _____ takes a message about sound to the brain.
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Study Notes
How We Hear Sound
- Sound waves travel through the air and reach our outer ear.
- The outer ear directs sound waves through the ear canal to the eardrum.
- Vibrations from sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate.
- These vibrations travel through tiny bones in the middle ear and reach the inner ear.
- A nerve carries the sound message to the brain, allowing us to hear.
Reflection of Sound
- An echo is a sound that bounces back from a solid object.
- To hear an echo, minimal interference from other sounds is necessary.
- Caves are good places to hear echoes due to their enclosed space.
- Clothing absorbs sound waves, reducing echoes in spaces with people.
Hearing and Feeling Vibrations
- We can both hear and feel vibrations, like those from a passing train.
- Our ears perceive vibrations as sound.
- Deaf individuals can still feel vibrations in their bodies.
Sound Vibrations and Materials
- Vibrations travel through various materials, including air, water, plastic, metal, and wood.
- Some materials transmit sound vibrations better than others.
Energy and Sound: Properties of Sound
- Sound, like voices, music, and traffic noise, is a form of movement energy.
- Vibrating objects create sound waves that travel outwards.
- Sound waves travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
- The loudness of sound decreases with distance.
- Decibels (dB) measure the energy in a sound wave.
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Test your knowledge on how we perceive sound, the mechanics of hearing, and the reflection of sound waves. This quiz will cover the journey of sound from the outer ear to the brain, including concepts like echoes and vibrations in different materials. Perfect for students studying sound science!
