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Sound and Noise

ICSE · Class 5 · Science

Quick revision notes for Sound and Noise — ICSE Class 5 Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Sources of Sound

  • Sounds are produced when something vibrates.
  • Human beings make sounds by talking, laughing, clapping, coughing, and sneezing.
  • Animals make different sounds like barking, roaring, chirping, and hissing.
2

Pleasant and Unpleasant Sounds

  • Pleasant sounds make us happy and relaxed, like music or birds chirping.
  • Unpleasant sounds make us uncomfortable or stressed, like honking or loud drilling.
  • Soft sounds are usually pleasant (e.g., whispering, clock ticking).
3

Warning Sounds

  • Some loud sounds are used to warn people about danger or emergencies.
  • Fire alarms alert people to evacuate during a fire.
  • Sirens from fire engines, ambulances, and police vehicles help them move quickly through traffic.
4

Noise and Noise Pollution

  • Loud, unpleasant sound that harms health is called noise.
  • Continuous exposure to loud sounds causes noise pollution.
  • Sources include vehicles, factories, loudspeakers, and home appliances.

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Sounds are produced by living beingsPleasant sounds make us happySome loud sounds are usedLoudWe can reduce noise by not

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