Vocabulary
Define.
Sound
A type of energy made by vibrations
What part of the ear collects sound like a funnel?
outer ear
Does screaming usually have a high pitch or low pitch?
high pitch
True or false?
Waves carry sound from one place to another.
True
Define.
Vibrate
To move back and forth quickly
What part of the ear vibrates when the sound wave hits it?
ear drum
Volume describes how _____ or _______ a sound is.
loud or quiet
(answers vary)
Define.
Sound wave
A wave that is produced when a sound is made and is responsible for carrying the sound to the ear
What part of the ear catches vibrations?
a. inner ear
b. outer ear
a. inner ear
A slow vibration causes a ______ pitch.
a. high
b. low
b. low
Draw a picture of high pitch sound waves.
Sound waves should be very close together