In our “rainsticks” experiment of the Virtual Camp from Metro Parent and Michigan Science Center – we learned all about noises and how they reach our ears. Then, in the PDF guide, we cranked up the volume with some extra trivia and fun resources on this science subject.

Now, it’s time to put your new know-how to the test a quick quiz!

Ready … set … click!

Virtual Camp 2019 Quiz #5: Rainsticks

1. If a soundwave has a high frequency and a low amplitude, it produces a ______ _______ sound.*
- A. high-pitched, loud
- B. low-pitched, loud
- C. low-pitched, quiet
- D. high-pitched, quiet
- E. None of the above
2. The ________ is the measurement between the peaks of two sound waves.*
- A. amplitude
- B. wavelength
- C. decibel
- D. radius
- E. None of the above
3. True or false? Dogs can hear sounds at a higher pitch than humans.*
- A. True
- B. False
4. To learn more about _______ ________, kids can check out the Global Soundscapes film in the Toyota Engineering 4-D Theater at the Michigan Science Center.*
- A. the sound of music
- B. the filtration process
- C. soundscape ecology
- D. the Apollo 11 mission
- E. the solar system
5. Traditionally, rainsticks are made from what type of plant?*
- A. Citronella
- B. Oak trees
- C. Dandelion
- D. Cactus
- E. Hibiscus
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Rainsticks Experiment Quiz