Starter quiz

  • Match the medium to the object.
    • solid
      spoon ✓
    • liquid
      shampoo ✓
    • gas
      steam  ✓
  • Which body part is used to hear sounds?
    Which body part is used to hear sounds?
    • ear  ✓
    • nose
    • eye
    • hand
    • tongue
  • Sound waves need to travel through a <span class="blank">______</span> in order to reach our ears.
    Sound waves need to travel through a ______ in order to reach our ears.
    • 'medium' ✓
  • Why can sound not be heard in outer space?
    Why can sound not be heard in outer space?
    • It is too dark in outer space for sound waves to travel.
    • There is no air so no medium for the sound waves to travel.  ✓
    • They can be heard but no one has tested it yet.
  • What causes sounds to be heard?
    • Vibrations travel to the mouth causing vocal cords to vibrate.
    • Vibrations travel to the ear causing the eardrum to vibrate.  ✓
    • Vibrations stay in the object and send signals to your ears.
  • Which sentence best describes sounds travelling through a liquid medium?
    • Sounds cannot be heard underwater.
    • Sounds can be heard underwater.  ✓
    • Only music can be heard underwater.
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