Hearing vs. Listening: Understanding and Protecting Our Auditory Health

The video tutorial explains the difference between hearing and listening, emphasizing that hearing is a passive process while listening requires active concentration. It introduces the concept of decibels as a measure of sound loudness, providing examples of various sound levels. The tutorial offers tips for protecting hearing, such as reducing volume and using earplugs at loud events. It also highlights other threats to ear health, like swimmer's ear and infections, and concludes with a review and questions to reinforce learning.

What is the main difference between hearing and listening?

• Both are passive processes.

• Hearing is passive, listening is active.

• Both are active processes.

• Hearing is active, listening is passive.

On what scale is the loudness of sounds measured?

• Sonic

• Decibel

• Analog

• Metric

At what decibel level do sounds start to become painful?

• 90 decibels

• 60 decibels

• 20 decibels

• 130 decibels

Which of the following is a way to protect your hearing?

• Swimming without ear protection

• Ignoring ear pain

• Using earplugs at loud events

• Listening to music at full volume

Why is it important to be aware of noise levels at live events?

• To avoid distractions

• To enjoy the event more

• To protect your hearing

• To hear the music better

What should you do if your ears start to ache?

• Let your parents or guardians know

• Swim more often

• Ignore it

• Turn up the volume

What condition can be caused by bacteria entering the ear canal while swimming?

• Hearing loss

• Swimmer's ear

• Earwax buildup

• Tinnitus