Question

Prolonged exposure to any sounds above 85 ________ can produce hearing loss.

a) decibels

b) hertz

c) amps

d) ESPs

Answer 1

Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prolonged exposure to any sounds above 85 decibels (dB) can produce hearing loss. According to research, about one-third of all hearing loss is due to noise exposure, and the louder the sound, the shorter the exposure needed to cause damage to our hearing. For example, listening to music through earbuds at maximum volume, which is around 100-105 decibels, can cause hearing loss after just 15 minutes of exposure.