A group of high school students is attending a concert, which will be at a volume of 80 to 90 dB. What is a health consequence of this sound level?
A) Hearing will not be affected by a decibel level in this range.
B) Hearing loss may occur with a decibel level in this range.
C) Sounds in this decibel level are not perceived to be harsh to the ear.
D) Ear plugs will have no effect on these decibel levels.
Ans: B
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Sound louder than 80 dB is perceived by the human ear to be harsh and can be damaging to the inner ear. Ear protection or plugs do help to minimize the effects of high decibel levels.
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