Chapter Thirteen, Lesson Five: Using Sound Flashcards
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echolocation
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Echolocation is the use of reflected sound waves to determine distances or to locate objects. Some animals, including bats and dolphins, use echolocation to navigate and find food.
2
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ultrasound
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Sound waves with frequencies above the normal human range of hearing are called ultrasound.
3
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sonar
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A system that uses reflected sound waves to detect and locate objects under water is called sonar.
4
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sonogram
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An ultrasound imaging device uses reflected waves to create a picture called a sonogram.