When People Hear a Sound,they Can Tell Its Location

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Essay

When people hear a sound,they can tell its location.For example,after hearing a whistle blown,a person could tell you whether the sound originated from his or her right or left side.Likewise,a person could tell you whether the sound came from above or below him or her.How can humans do this? Explain how humans are able to locate where a sound originates.

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