Sound traveling through air or water consists of alternating waves of
A) pitch.
B) pressure.
C) frequency.
D) amplitude.

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Sound waves consist of compressions and rarefactions, which create alternating regions of high and low pressure as they travel through air or water. This is why sound can be perceived as louder or softer depending on its amplitude, which is the height of the wave's peaks and troughs. Pitch and frequency refer to the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, but they are not directly related to the physical properties of the sound wave.

Sound Traveling Through Air or Water Consists of Alternating Waves