Science 1 · Unit 2: Sound · Cambridge Primary Science Stage 1

Questions

1. 1. Which animal makes a quiet sound?

   • a mouse
   • an elephant
   • a lion
   • a dog barking
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2. 2. Which animal can make a loud sound?

   • a butterfly
   • a fish
   • a lion
   • a mouse
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3. 3. Which sound is the loudest?

   • a dripping tap
   • a clock ticking
   • a whisper
   • a fire engine siren
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4. 4. Which sound is the quietest?

   • a tap with lots of water coming out
   • a tap dripping
   • a drum
   • a shout
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5. 5. What can very loud sounds do?

   • help you sleep
   • make your ears grow
   • clean your ears
   • damage your ears
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6. 6. What happens to a sound when you cover your ears with your hands?

   • It changes colour.
   • It sounds the same.
   • It sounds louder.
   • It sounds quieter.
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7. 7. What happens to a sound when you hold your hand by your ear?

   • It sounds quieter.
   • It sounds far away.
   • It stops.
   • It sounds louder.
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8. 8. Arun makes big card ears. Why do they help him hear quiet sounds?

   • They make the sound source move.
   • They make him see better.
   • They catch more sound.
   • They block the sound.
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9. 9. Why do some animals have large ears?

   • to eat
   • to keep warm
   • to fly
   • to hear sounds of danger
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10. 10. How should you take care of your ears?

    • Stand next to loud speakers.
    • Never wash your ears.
    • Don't listen to very loud sounds.
    • Put pencils in your ears.
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11. 11. Where do you need quiet sounds?

    • in a playground game
    • at a party
    • at a football match
    • in a library
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12. 12. Which sense do we use to hear music?

    • touch
    • taste
    • hearing
    • sight
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13. 13. How can children play a drum louder?

    • Hit it more gently.
    • Cover it with a blanket.
    • Stop hitting it.
    • Hit it harder.
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