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Science Quiz - Energy - Sound of Animal, Machine and Music (Questions)

Sounds are all around you. Explore how animals, machines and music make sound, and learn to use your ears to listen carefully for clues.

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Fascinating Fact:

Listen for clues. You can often tell what is nearby just by the sound, like keys jingling or a bin lorry beeping.

In KS1 Science, children learn that sounds are made when objects vibrate. Animal calls, engines, musical instruments and everyday noises all travel through the air to our ears as sound energy.

Key Terms

Sound: Energy made by vibrations that travel to our ears so we can hear.
Volume: How loud or quiet a sound is.
Pitch: How high or low a sound is, like a squeak or a deep rumble.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do animals and machines make sounds in KS1 science?

In KS1 science, children learn that animals make sounds using body parts like mouths or wings, and machines make sounds when their parts vibrate or move, such as engines or gears.

How can I explain loud and quiet sounds to young children?

Loud sounds use stronger vibrations and are easier to hear, like a drum or lorry. Quiet sounds use smaller vibrations, like a whisper. Children compare them safely using claps or instruments.

What activities help KS1 children listen carefully to sounds?

Teachers can play sound-matching games, identify hidden sounds behind a screen, or listen outdoors for birds, cars and voices to help children focus on where different sounds come from.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Look at this list:

Washing machine
Children at a party
Television
Piano

What do all these things do?

[ ]	Make pictures
[ ]	Make electricity
[ ]	Make sounds
[ ]	Make food

2.

Toni is playing music in her room. Her parents ask her to turn the volume down. They say the music is too ____ .

[ ]	Quiet
[ ]	Low
[ ]	Loud
[ ]	Long

3.

Ellie and Sam are talking. They are both making ______ .

[ ]	Light
[ ]	Electricity
[ ]	Sounds
[ ]	Food

4.

This class is gathered round the piano with their teacher. What are they doing?

[ ]	Writing
[ ]	Painting
[ ]	Playing
[ ]	Singing

5.

Birds love to sing. When they sing, birds produce lots of different ______ .

[ ]	Words
[ ]	Sounds
[ ]	Colours
[ ]	Tastes

6.

Nearly every animal makes sounds. Dogs make sounds. These dogs are _______ .

[ ]	Singing
[ ]	Talking
[ ]	Barking
[ ]	Laughing

7.

What is the opposite of noisy?

[ ]	Rowdy
[ ]	Loud
[ ]	Bright
[ ]	Quiet

8.

Amy is asleep. There is no noise in her bedroom. It is ______ .

[ ]	Silent
[ ]	Noisy
[ ]	Busy
[ ]	Crowded

9.

Karl works in a factory. It is very noisy. That’s why he is wearing:

[ ]	A hard hat
[ ]	A checked shirt
[ ]	Ear protectors
[ ]	A name badge

10.

Sarah’s Mum is at work. She is on the phone. She can hear the person on the phone. This is because the phone can make _____ .

[ ]	Light
[ ]	Texts
[ ]	Emails
[ ]	Sounds

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What is sound?

Science Quiz - Energy - Sound of Animal, Machine and Music (Answers)

1.

Look at this list:

Washing machine
Children at a party
Television
Piano

What do all these things do?

[ ]	Make pictures
[ ]	Make electricity
[x]	Make sounds
[ ]	Make food

Do you make a lot of noise at your parties?

2.

Toni is playing music in her room. Her parents ask her to turn the volume down. They say the music is too ____ .

[ ]	Quiet
[ ]	Low
[x]	Loud
[ ]	Long

Have you ever been asked to ‘turn it down’?

3.

Ellie and Sam are talking. They are both making ______ .

[ ]	Light
[ ]	Electricity
[x]	Sounds
[ ]	Food

Do you like chatting to your friends?

4.

This class is gathered round the piano with their teacher. What are they doing?

[ ]	Writing
[ ]	Painting
[ ]	Playing
[x]	Singing

Do you sing at school? Which song do you like best?

5.

Birds love to sing. When they sing, birds produce lots of different ______ .

[ ]	Words
[x]	Sounds
[ ]	Colours
[ ]	Tastes

When do you hear the birds singing most?

6.

Nearly every animal makes sounds. Dogs make sounds. These dogs are _______ .

[ ]	Singing
[ ]	Talking
[x]	Barking
[ ]	Laughing

When do dogs bark?

7.

What is the opposite of noisy?

[ ]	Rowdy
[ ]	Loud
[ ]	Bright
[x]	Quiet

Everybody needs some quiet times

8.

Amy is asleep. There is no noise in her bedroom. It is ______ .

[x]	Silent
[ ]	Noisy
[ ]	Busy
[ ]	Crowded

Amy needs it to be quiet and peaceful so she can get a good night’s sleep

9.

Karl works in a factory. It is very noisy. That’s why he is wearing:

[ ]	A hard hat
[ ]	A checked shirt
[x]	Ear protectors
[ ]	A name badge

Loud noises are bad for your ears

10.

Sarah’s Mum is at work. She is on the phone. She can hear the person on the phone. This is because the phone can make _____ .

[ ]	Light
[ ]	Texts
[ ]	Emails
[x]	Sounds

Do you talk to your friends on the phone?