KS1 Energy | Sound, Music, Machine and Animal Noises

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

This quiz addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum KS1 Science for children aged 5 and 6 in years 1 and 2. Specifically this quiz is aimed at the section dealing with sound energy, including music, machine and animal noises.

Sound is an energy. There are lots of sounds all around us. Sometimes it is quiet, but often there is a lot of noise. Birds and animals make sounds. Some animals growl and others sing. We talk and laugh and shout and sing. We build machines and machines make a lot of noise. Televisions, mobiles and computers all make sounds. We even listen to music or play musical instruments. This quiz is all about sounds and noises created by energy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the opposite of noisy?

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

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

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

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)

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?

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’?

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

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

Do you like chatting to your friends?

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?

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?

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

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

When do dogs bark?

What is the opposite of noisy?

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

Everybody needs some quiet times

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

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?