Owls, Who Hunt at Night, Can Hear Sounds That Cannot

question 200

Multiple Choice

Owls, who hunt at night, can hear sounds that cannot be heard by humans, which illustrates that, compared to humans, they have a much

• A)higher absolute threshold for sounds.
• B)lower absolute threshold for sounds.
• C)higher sensory adaptation level for sounds.
• D)lower sensory adaptation level for sounds.

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