Whether We Detect a Sound as Being Soft or Loud

question 71

Multiple Choice

Whether we detect a sound as being soft or loud depends on its ________.

• A) hertz
• B) amplitude
• C) frequency
• D) timbre

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Definitions:

Brazil

A country in South America known for its vast Amazon rainforest, vibrant culture, and populous cities.

Rio de Janeiro

A major city in Brazil known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Mount Corcovado, and its colorful Carnival festival.

Peripheral Model

A theory in urban sociology suggesting that urban areas are composed of an inner city surrounded by large suburban residential and business areas tied together by a beltway or ring road.

Concentric Zones

A sociological model that divides cities into circular areas with varying social characteristics, originating from the work of Ernest Burgess.