Practice We Hear Sound Through Our Ears (10.4) - SOUND

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Question 1.
What part of the ear collects sound?
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Think about the shape of the ear.
Question 2.
What does the eardrum do?
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What happens when sounds reach it?
3Question 3.
What is the role of the eardrum?
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Think about how sound reaches your brain through this part.
4Question 4.
True or False: Frequency is measured in decibels.
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Remember the different units we discussed.
Question 5.
How would hearing differ if the eardrum did not vibrate properly?
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Consider what process starts just after sound reaches the ear.
Question 6.
Explain how two people can hear the same sound differently based on their ear structure.
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Think about the unique shapes of each person's ear.

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