Cambridge Primary 5 Science: Sound and Vibrations This lesson quiz helps learners explain how sounds are produced, how sound travels and how pitch and volume change.
Use the model. What produces sound?
A
freezing only
B
vibrations
C
shadows
D
dissolving only
Explanation
Sound is produced by vibrating sources.
What is a vibration?
A
a shadow
B
a change from solid to liquid
C
a rapid back-and-forth movement
D
a type of food
Explanation
Vibrations are repeated movements.
How does sound travel through air?
A
as light rays only
B
without any medium
C
as dissolved sugar
D
as vibrations passed through particles
Explanation
Air particles vibrate and pass the energy along.
Can sound travel through a vacuum?
A
No
B
Only if it is loud
C
Only at night
D
Yes, better than in air
Explanation
Sound needs a material medium.
Which material can sound travel through?
A
vacuum only
B
solid, liquid and gas
C
shadows only
D
empty space only
Explanation
Sound travels through particles in matter.
What happens to sound as the source gets farther away?
A
It becomes a liquid
B
It becomes visible
C
It usually becomes quieter
D
It always becomes higher pitch
Explanation
Sound energy spreads out with distance.
What is volume or loudness related to?
A
melting point only
B
shape of shadow
C
colour of object
D
size of vibrations
Explanation
Larger amplitude means louder sound.
What is pitch related to?
A
frequency of vibrations
B
amount of water
C
brightness of light
D
friction only
Explanation
Higher frequency gives higher pitch.
Which sound has higher pitch?
A
a larger shadow
B
a fast vibration
C
no vibration
D
a slow vibration
Explanation
Fast vibrations produce high pitch.
Which sound is louder?
A
one with a longer shadow
B
one with no medium
C
one with larger vibration amplitude
D
one with lower temperature only
Explanation
Amplitude affects loudness.
Why does tightening a guitar string raise pitch?
A
The sound becomes light
B
The string stops vibrating
C
The string dissolves
D
The string vibrates faster
Explanation
Greater tension can increase vibration frequency.
Why does a shorter ruler overhanging a desk make a higher pitch?
A
It vibrates faster
B
It blocks light
C
It becomes heavier
D
It vibrates slower
Explanation
Shorter vibrating length often gives higher pitch.
What does an ear detect?
A
dissolved salt
B
vibrations in air
C
magnetic fields only
D
plant roots
Explanation
The ear converts vibrations into signals.
Why can loud sounds damage hearing?
A
They make light stop
B
They freeze the ear
C
Strong vibrations can harm parts of the ear
D
They remove air
Explanation
Very loud sounds can damage sensitive structures.
Which material can reduce sound reaching the ear?
A
open air only
B
thin clear glass only
C
shiny metal plate always
D
soft thick foam
Explanation
Soft materials can absorb sound energy.
What is an echo?
A
reflected sound
B
a dissolved sound
C
reflected light only
D
a change of state
Explanation
Echoes occur when sound reflects back.
Which surface gives a clearer echo?
A
soft carpet
B
hard smooth wall
C
foam panel
D
thick curtain
Explanation
Hard smooth surfaces reflect sound well.
Which test investigates pitch fairly?
A
Change length, force and string type together
B
Measure shadow size
C
Change string length and pluck with similar force
D
Use different instruments each trial
Explanation
Only one variable should change.
What is the dependent variable in a pitch investigation?
A
same instrument
B
length chosen
C
same plucking force
D
pitch heard or measured frequency
Explanation
Pitch is the measured outcome.
Which summary is correct?
A
Sound comes from vibrations and needs matter to travel
B
Pitch and volume are the same thing
C
Shadows produce all sounds
D
Sound travels best in vacuum
Explanation
This captures the main sound ideas.