Grade 4 Science - Sound

Name: ______________________________ Date: _______________________________ You will have 30 minutes to complete this test. If you are having trouble with a question, skip it and come back to it at the end. Take a deep breath and relax! GOOD LUCK!

SECTION 1: Multiple Choice Please circle the letter which you think is the best answer for the question. Write your letter in the space beside the question as well. 1 point for each correct answer. 1. Who/What will probably hear a far away sound on land the best? ____ a. A teenager b. A dog c. A 70 year old man d. A snake 2. Which of the following sounds is telling you to do something: ____ a. Bird chirping b. Balloon popping c. Fire alarm buzzing d. A child laughing 3. Sound can travel through: ____ a. Water, air and solids b. Water and air only c. Air and solids only d. Solids and water only 4. Which of the following questions is not a testable question? _____ a. How will sound travel through the air better? b. How will sound travel through orange juice compared to water? c. Will sound travel better through a tin can phone inside or outside? d. Will sound travel better through cement or wood?

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5. I just bought a new guitar. I want to make the pitch louder. What should I do? _____ a. Re-string all the strings b. Buy a different set of strings c. Loosen the strings d. Tighten the strings

SECTION 2: Word Box /Fill in the blank Please use the words in the box on the right to fill in the blanks of the questions on the left. There are more answers than there are blanks. Think about your answers carefully. (1 point each)

1. Hearing loss generally happens in ____________________ people.

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2. A type of sound technology that helps people hear better is a ________________________.

3. If I work outside at an airport, I should probably wear __________ _____________.

4. If I put my hand up to my throat and speak, I can feel sound _________________________.

5. In order to hear better, our ears are shaped like a ____________ ________________.

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6. A dog bark would have a ______________________ decibel rating than a cats meow.

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SECTION 3: Short Answer Please read the instructions for each question carefully. Please print clearly and in sentence form so that I can read your answers!

1. Explain how low sounds are produced. (2 pts)

2. Explain how high sounds are produced. (2 points)

3. What is a hearing aid? What does it do? (2 points)

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4. Is hearing loss a bigger concern for people present day (2014) or was it a bigger concern for people 100 years ago (1914)? Why do you think this? Clearly state your answer and explain your answer by supporting it with 3 or more examples from what youve learned in this unit. 2 points for choosing your answer and 2 points for your supporting examples.