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A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQS) : Cbse Class 8 Science Worksheet: Sound

The document is a worksheet for CBSE Class 8 Science focusing on the topic of sound, featuring multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and very short answer type questions. It covers fundamental concepts such as the nature of sound waves, frequency, the anatomy of the ear, and the effects of noise pollution. The worksheet aims to assess students' understanding of sound and its properties.

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A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQS) : Cbse Class 8 Science Worksheet: Sound

The document is a worksheet for CBSE Class 8 Science focusing on the topic of sound, featuring multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, and very short answer type questions. It covers fundamental concepts such as the nature of sound waves, frequency, the anatomy of the ear, and the effects of noise pollution. The worksheet aims to assess students' understanding of sound and its properties.

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CBSE Class 8 Science Worksheet: Sound

A. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Which type of wave is sound?


a) Transverse
b) Longitudinal
c) Electromagnetic
d) None of the above
2. The unit of frequency is:
a) Hertz (Hz)
b) Decibel (dB)
c) Joule (J)
d) Newton (N)
3. Sound cannot travel through:
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) Vacuum
4. Which part of the ear converts vibrations into electrical signals?
a) Ear canal
b) Eardrum
c) Cochlea
d) Pinna
5. The loudness of a sound is determined by its:
a) Frequency
b) Wavelength
c) Amplitude
d) Speed
6. The speed of sound is fastest in:
a) Air
b) Water
c) Vacuum
d) Solid
7. The range of audible frequencies for humans is:
a) 1 Hz to 100 Hz
b) 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
c) 100 Hz to 100,000 Hz
d) 200 Hz to 2,000 Hz
8. What is the function of the eardrum?
a) Amplifies sound
b) Protects the inner ear
c) Vibrates in response to sound
d) None of the above
9. Noise pollution can cause:
a) Improved hearing
b) Sleep disturbances
c) Better focus
d) Faster response time
10. Which of the following is an example of a musical instrument producing sound by vibration of
strings?
a) Flute
b) Drum
c) Violin
d) Trumpet

B. Fill in the Blanks

1. Sound is a form of __________ that travels through a medium.


2. The SI unit of frequency is __________.
3. The human ear can detect frequencies between __________ Hz and __________ Hz.
4. The speed of sound is __________ in solids compared to gases.
5. The vibration of the __________ produces sound in a drum.
6. __________ is an unwanted and unpleasant sound.
7. In the human ear, the __________ converts sound vibrations into electrical
signals.
8. The property of sound that determines its pitch is __________.
9. A __________ wave requires a medium for its propagation.
10. The reflection of sound is called __________.

C. Very Short Answer Type Questions

1. What is sound?
2. Name two mediums through which sound can travel.
3. What is the audible range of frequencies for humans?
4. Which property of sound is measured in decibels?
5. How is pitch related to frequency?
6. Define noise pollution.
7. Name a device used to measure the intensity of sound.
8. What type of wave is sound: transverse or longitudinal?
9. What is an echo?
10. Why can sound not travel through a vacuum?

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