Prolonged exposure to ____ would be most likely to cause hearing loss?
A) 15 dB sounds
B) 150 dB sounds
C) 10,000 Hz sounds
D) 5,000 Hz sounds

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Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB can cause hearing loss. 150 dB is well above this threshold and can cause immediate damage to the ear. Choices A, C, and D refer to sound level and frequency, but do not provide information about the duration of exposure.

Prolonged Exposure to ____ Would Be Most Likely to Cause