Gradual hearing loss, is called "presbycusis".
Sounds is measured by decibels. What is the range of decibels (dB) that indicates severe hearing loss?
65-95 dB
40-90 dB
50-100 dB
60- 95 dB
Noise levels above ___dB will harm hearing over time. Noise levels above ____ dB can cause damage to hearing after just one exposure.
85; 140
80; 140
85; 130
80; 130
Hearing Aids restore hearing for people who have some ability to hear.
Deaf Community is united by..
Common Language
Shared Experiences
Pride
Values
All the Above
Deaf culture is very rich with its own traditions, story- telling, art, poetry, clubs, sports events, and role models.
The five components to a Sign are:
1. Handshape 2. Palm Orientation 3. Location 4. Movement 5. Nonmanual features or signals (involves movements of the head, mouth, or eyebrows)
What country was the first public school for deaf children founded? What year was this school founded?
England, 1760
France, 1761
France, 1760
England, 1761
What year was the first school for the Deaf founded in America?
1761
1871
1817
1861
American Sign Language is a visual- gestural language.
