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Loud and quiet sounds, near and far

1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.1-PS4-1 · England: KS2 Y4 Sound

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Question 1
Which of these sounds is the QUIETEST?
- A. a marching drum close by
- B. a leaf falling on grass
- C. people talking
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Question 2
An ice-cream van plays music as it drives away down the street. What happens to the sound you hear?
- A. It stays the same.
- B. It gets louder.
- C. It turns into light.
- D. It gets quieter.
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Question 3
True or false? Plucking a string gently makes the loudest sound.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 4
Which of these sounds is the LOUDEST?
- A. people talking
- B. a marching drum close by
- C. a jet plane taking off nearby
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Question 5
Why do people wear ear defenders at a very loud concert or near building work?
- A. To stop light getting in.
- B. Very loud sounds can damage hearing.
- C. To hear the sounds better.
- D. To keep their ears warm.
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Question 6
True or false? A sound gets fainter as you move away from it.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 7
Which of these sounds is the LOUDEST?
- A. a jet plane taking off nearby
- B. a dog barking nearby
- C. a leaf falling on grass
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Question 8
An ice-cream van plays music as it drives away down the street. What happens to the sound you hear?
- A. It gets quieter.
- B. It turns into light.
- C. It gets louder.
- D. It stays the same.
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Question 9
True or false? Very loud sounds can harm your ears.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 10
Which of these sounds is the QUIETEST?
- A. people talking
- B. a leaf falling on grass
- C. a jet plane taking off nearby
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Question 11
How can you make a drum sound louder?
- A. Hit it more gently.
- B. Cover it with a blanket.
- C. Hit it harder.
- D. Paint it a new colour.
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Question 12
True or false? Ear defenders make sounds louder.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 13
Which of these sounds is the QUIETEST?
- A. a whisper
- B. a marching drum close by
- C. a jet plane taking off nearby
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Question 14
Why do teachers ask the class to stand closer during a quiet story?
- A. It makes the book bigger.
- B. Sounds travel faster to the back.
- C. Stories are only heard by people at the front.
- D. Sounds are louder when you are nearer the source.
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Question 15
True or false? Plucking a string gently makes the loudest sound.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 16
Which of these sounds is the LOUDEST?
- A. a leaf falling on grass
- B. a dog barking nearby
- C. a whisper

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