1. Sound travels faster in water or iron/steel ?

2. What does the picture show?

3. We see a lot of plants in hotels, offices etc. Is it just for decoration or do you think
there is any other reason behind it
4. Sort the given sounds as pleasant or unpleasant:
Whistling of a pressure cooker, beating of a drum, whispering, loud explosions,
5. The government has banned the use of loudspeakers without permission. Why?
6. We cannot hear any sound in the dark. True/ False
7. We find curtains in churches, movie theatres, auditorium where there is no window.
What can be the probable reason for the same?
8. How do leaves make sound? What is it called?
9. Name five sounds that we make without speaking
10. Mr Roy went for morning walk in a park. It was autumn and the surrounding was
beautiful with fall colours. He suddenly heard a crunching, crackling sound under his feet.
He got scared. What do you think it would have been?
11. Astronauts say that they cant hear in space. Give reasons
12. Identify which are loud sound and which are soft:
Hammering of a nail, music, Ringing of a door bell, low hissing sound of a tea kettle,
shouting
13. Sound is louder underwater. Do you think the statement is true. Justify
14. Warning sound is produced by a ________
15. Which of the following is not a warning sound – Ambulance Siren/ School bell/ Fire
alarm/ Fire engine siren
16. _________ pollution is caused by disturbing sounds
17. Name the organ in humans that produces sound
18. You may see smoke alarms/ smoke detectors in your kitchen. Can you suggest the
reason behind this. What kind of sound do they produce ?
19. How does sound differ when a nail is hammered hard and gently?