In perceiving the distance a sound has traveled, a person depends heavily upon _________________?
Correct answer: A. loudness and intensity
- A. loudness and intensity
- B. resonance
- C. brightness and hue
- D. frequency
Explanation
A sound becomes softer as it travels farther because its intensity decreases, so loudness helps the listener estimate distance traveled. Frequency mainly determines pitch, not traveled distance.
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