Sense of Hearing

The ear is divided into _____ parts.

• 5

• 3

• 2

The outer ear is formed by:

• the cochlea and the ear canal

• the pinna and the ear canal

• the ear drum and the ossicles

What part of the body interprets the sounds that we hear?

• brain

• ear

• mouth

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What part of the ear is this?

• cochlea

• ossicles

• pinna

What is the name given to the 3 tiny bones in the middle ear:

• snails

• ossicles

• nerves

What are the 3 parts of ear?

• outer ear, middle ear, inner ear

• front ear, middle ear, back ear

I can hear with my ----------

• Mouth

• Ears

• Eyes

• Hand

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What is the primary function of the cochlea in the human ear?

• To amplify sound

• To convert sound waves into electrical signals

• To protect the ear from loud noises

• To equalize pressure in the ear

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which part of the ear is responsible for maintaining balance?

• Cochlea

• Eardrum

• Semicircular canals

• Auditory nerve

What unit is used to measure the frequency of sound?

• Decibels

• Hertz

• Watts

• Lumens