Question

noise - induced hearing loss can happen to an individual ____ after being exposed to loud noises.
months
decades
weeks

Explanation:

Noise - induced hearing loss can occur over a long - term period of exposure. Decades of exposure to loud noises can lead to noise - induced hearing loss as it is a cumulative and long - term effect. Months or weeks are relatively short periods and not typical for the development of noise - induced hearing loss in the context of this question.

Answer:

B. decades