Question

An echo is simply a reflected sound.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Echo:

1. An echo is a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves from a surface back to the listener.
2. It is the reflection of sound, arriving at the listener sometime after the direct sound.
3. Basically a reflection of sound causes echo.
4. For example, if we stand near a well, facing the water, and produce a sharp sound, we will hear two sounds.
5. The first one is the original sound and the second sound comes back after striking the water surface after some time about 0.1 seconds. This is an echo sound.

Hence, the given statement is true.