Q:Answer the following question given this paragraph: Most adults experience at least some hearing loss as they get older. The most common cause is exposure to loud sounds, which damage hair cells. The louder a sound is, the less exposure is needed for damage to occur. Even a single brief exposure to a sound louder than 115 decibels can cause hearing loss. Figure below shows the relationship between loudness, exposure time, and hearing loss. Q: Because it damages hair cells, what is the most cause of hearing loss in adults? Choices: - bacteria - ear wax - water in the ears - exposure to noise A:
A:
exposure to noise