What is echolocation primarily used for by animals like bats and dolphins?

Echolocation in Humans and Animals

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To communicate with each other
To attract mates
To navigate their surroundings
To find food
2.
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How do blind individuals use echolocation to navigate?
By relying on guide dogs
By making clicking noises and listening to the echoes
By using a cane
By using a special device
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What is a key difference between human and bat echolocation?
Humans use lower frequency sounds
Bats have rotating ears to hear from all directions
Bats rely on visual cues
Humans can echolocate naturally
4.
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What unique feature do dolphins use for echolocation?
Specialized fat deposits
Vibrating vocal cords
High-pitched whistles
Rotating fins
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Why might not all blind people use echolocation?
It is too difficult to learn
They are unaware it is an option
It requires special equipment
It is not effective in urban areas
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What did a 2011 study reveal about the brains of blind echolocators?
They have larger auditory cortexes
They rely more on their sense of smell
They use parts of the brain typically for visual processing
They have enhanced memory capabilities
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What is a limitation of the studies on human echolocation?
They lack technological support
They only focus on sighted individuals
They have small sample sizes
They are too expensive
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