Yes, air does provide enough resistance for sound waves to travel long distances. Sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium to propagate, and air is a commonly encountered medium for sound transmission. When a sound is produced, it causes the air molecules to vibrate in a pattern of compressions and rarefactions, creating a pressure wave that propagates through the air.
While air is not as dense as solids or liquids, it still has enough particles to transmit sound over long distances. The resistance or attenuation of sound in air depends on various factors such as frequency, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Higher frequencies tend to be attenuated more quickly than lower frequencies, which is why high-pitched sounds may not travel as far as low-pitched sounds.
However, it's important to note that the distance sound can travel in air is also affected by other factors such as obstacles, atmospheric conditions, and interference from other sounds. In ideal conditions, sound waves can travel over long distances through air, allowing us to hear sounds from distant sources such as thunder, musical performances, or sirens.