After
reading this section you will be able to do
the following:
Discuss why
sound plays an important role in your life.
Everyday your world is filled with a
multitude of sounds. Sound can let you communicate with others or
let others communicate with you. It can be a warning of danger or
simply an enjoyable experience. Some sounds can be heard by dogs or
other animals but cannot be heard by humans. Click on the buttons
below to listen to various sounds.
It is hard to imagine a world without
sound. The ability the hear is definitely an important sense. But
people who are deaf are remarkable in the ways that they can
compensate for their loss of hearing. You will learn more about
sound in the following pages.