Based on these two excerpts, which one of the following conclusions can you draw?
A
Running past someone using a leaf blower can cause permanent hearing loss.
B
Listening to children playing for eight hours could damage your ears.
C
It is not as harmful to listen to car horns as it is to walk in a quiet neighborhood.
D
The sound of traffic on a highway can cause immediate hearing loss.
The correct answer is D: The sound of traffic on a highway can cause immediate hearing loss.
Explanation: This conclusion can be drawn because highway traffic typically includes loud and continuous noise from vehicles, which is known to be a significant source of noise pollution and can lead to immediate hearing damage. The other options discuss experiences that may lead to damage over time rather than provide evidence of immediate effects.