When people hear a sound,they can tell its location.For example,after hearing a whistle blown,a person could tell you whether the sound originated from his or her right or left side.Likewise,a person could tell you whether the sound came from above or below him or her.How can humans do this? Explain how humans are able to locate where a sound originates.

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Casey Gutierrez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : Humans draw from the timing and the intensity of sounds to locate where the sounds originate.The first cue is the time when the sound arrives in each ear.Depending on the location of the sound,it will reach one ear slightly before the other.Depending on the side from which it comes,it will sound more or less intense.

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