In a deep valley on Earth, a person shouting will hear an echo as the sound is reflected back off the surrounding mountains. In a similar valley on the Moon, no echo will be heard. This is because

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 1397  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
1000+ School Science Questions — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.

The questions have been asked in several important state and regional science exams in the United States. For example: TAKS-Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, New York State Educational Department Regents exams, California Standards Test, etc.


1. In a deep valley on Earth, a person shouting will hear an echo as the sound is reflected back off the surrounding mountains. In a similar valley on the Moon, no echo will be heard. This is because