7.3 - Audible, Infrasonic and Ultrasonic Sounds
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Practice Questions
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What is the audible range of sound for humans?
💡 Hint: Think about the frequencies that we can hear.
What type of sounds do elephants use that are below human hearing?
💡 Hint: Consider sounds below 20 Hz.
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What is the frequency range of audible sounds?
💡 Hint: Think about what frequencies we can hear.
True or False: Infrasonic sounds are sounds we can hear.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of infrasonic sounds.
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Challenge Problems
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A mammal utilizes infra and ultrasonic sound waves to communicate and for navigation, respectively. Discuss how these adaptations contribute to the survival of the species.
💡 Hint: Think about how communication is crucial for survival in these species.
If a sound wave has a frequency of 25 Hz, into which category would it fall? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of each sound type.
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