SEATWORK IN SCIENCE

TOPIC: SOUND ENERGY

A. Complete the statements by filling the blanks with the correct words. Choose your answers from
the box.

decibel intensity vibrations reflected echoes

Pitch absorption amplitude loudness frequency

1. Sound energy is reduced during _________.

2. __________ is the degree of highness or lowness of sound.
3. __________ is the unit used to measure loudness.
4. Sounds are produced by ____________.
5. Sound is __________ when it bounces off a smooth, hard surface.
6. __________ are reflections of sounds.
7. __________ is the strength of sound as it reaches our ears.

B. Type check on the blank if the statement is correct. If not, change the underlined word/words to
make the statement correct.

______________1. Sound wave causes the vibration of the surrounding air.

______________2. The farther a person is from the sound, the louder the sound is.

______________3. When sound wave strikes a smooth, hard surface, it bounces back.

______________4. Sound absorption is used to confine sounds in a certain area.

______________5. Sound is not important in our everyday living.

C. Think of examples of absorbers and reflectors of sound. Write your answers under the correct
column below.

ABSORBERS REFLECTORS
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5. 5.