Science Worksheet No.

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Class 7
ASSESSMENT
Name:____________________ Marks: _____/10
Section_______ Date:_____________
Q1. Choose the best option. (4)
I. Sound is produced when
A. molecules push against each other causing vibrations.
B. molecules release photons of energy.
C. the electrons release light energy.
D. energy is travelling at the speed of light.
II. The human voice is the result of
A. lungs pulling air in through the nose.
B. vibrations in the vocal chords.
C. the placement of the teeth.
D. moist air exiting the lungs.
III. The unit that measures the frequency of sound is called
A. decibel.
B. Hertz.
C. meter.
D. lumen.
IV. Sound waves move the fastest through which of the following media?
A. water
B. steel
C. oxygen
D. oil
V. How does the speed of sound in water compare to its speed in air?
A. The speed is slower because the molecules in water are closer to each other.
B. The speed is the same because it is constant in all media.
C. The speed cannot be compared without knowing the temperature.
D. The speed is faster because the molecules in water are closer to each other.
VI. Use the diagram below to answer the following question.

Line A

Line A best describes the wave’s

A. linkage
B. crest
C. trough
D. wavelength
VII. Use the diagram below to answer the following question.
 Line A

Line A best describes the wave’s

A. trough
B. period
C. equilibrium
D. amplitude
VIII. Use the diagram below to answer the following question.

Which interval represents one full wavelength?

A. Point A to Point C
B. Point B to Point D
C. Point A to Point G
D. Point C to Point G
Q2. A science fiction film shows an explosion in space that is heard by the space
travelers on board a spaceship. Is this statement correct? Provide explanation for
your answer. (2)

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Q3. Ali is standing at the beach, in front of a big cliff. He claps his hands and hears an echo
after 1.5 seconds. How far away is the cliff? (2)

Q4. Draw the wave diagram for a loud sound and a soft sound. (2)

Loud sound Soft sound