Humans are most sensitive to frequencies in the range of 2,000 to 4,000 Hz,which corresponds to frequencies of _____.
A)predators in the environment
B)most human conversation
C)environmental sounds such as rain and thunder
D)sounds that are unlike those of other animals in the environment

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Frequencies in the range of 2,000 to 4,000 Hz correspond to the frequency range of most human conversation. Therefore, it is the best choice among the options given. Option A (predators in the environment) is incorrect because the frequency range of predator sounds is typically much lower. Option C (environmental sounds such as rain and thunder) is incorrect because these sounds are typically lower in frequency. Option D (sounds that are unlike those of other animals in the environment) is vague and not directly related to the frequency range in question.

Humans Are Most Sensitive to Frequencies in the Range of 2,000