Question & Answer

Read these two excerpts. Which one of these sounds is closest to the high end of what humans can hear?

Read these two excerpts. Which one of these sounds is closest to the high end of what humans can hear?

A the screech of a bat
B the rumble of an elephant
C the voice of a man
D the voice of a woman

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Quizzma TeamMarch 29, 2025

A the screech of a bat

Bats produce sounds that can reach frequencies of 20 kHz to 100 kHz, which is well above the typical human hearing range of about 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Therefore, the screech of a bat is closest to the high end of what humans can hear.