Question

the noise from drag - racing cars can hit 140 decibels. which statement is the most accurate about hearing loss suffered by racing fans?
○ the hearing loss cannot be reversed.
○ it damages hearing later in life.
○ the damage can be fixed with hearing aids.
○ it does not accumulate over time.

Explanation:

Exposure to extremely loud noise (140 decibels in this case) can cause permanent damage to the hair cells in the inner ear. Once these hair cells are damaged, they do not regenerate. Hearing aids amplify sound but do not fix the damaged hair cells. Noise - induced hearing loss is cumulative over time and can lead to immediate or gradual damage, not just later - in - life damage.

Answer:

The hearing loss cannot be reversed.