Prolonged exposure to any sounds above 85 ________ can produce hearing loss.

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The correct term for the unit used to measure the intensity of sound is "decibels" (dB). Prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). Option A, Jnds, is not a valid term. Option B, ESPs (Extra Sensory Perception), is also not related to the question. Option C, Gestalts, refers to a psychological theory of perception and has nothing to do with sound intensity.

Prolonged Exposure to Any Sounds Above 85 ________ Can Produce