An Alien from Outer Space Was Just Captured

question 29

Multiple Choice

An alien from outer space was just captured. Scientists take turns examining the creature. At a press conference, one of the scientists reports that the alien can hear frequencies between 10,000 and 30,000 Hz. How does the alien's ability to detect sound compare to a human being's ability?

• A) The alien and humans detect the same frequencies.
• B) Humans can detect higher frequencies than the alien.
• C) The alien can detect higher frequencies, but its hearing is not as acute at lower frequencies.
• D) Humans can detect higher frequencies; however, the alien detects lower frequencies better than humans.

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