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The Amazing Ear: Grade 6 Science Worksheet

Explore the structure and function of the human ear with this engaging Grade 6 science worksheet, covering its parts, how we hear, and ear care.

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earhearingbiologysciencegrade 6
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The Amazing Ear: Grade 6 Science Worksheet

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1. Which part of the ear collects sound waves from the environment?

a

Eardrum

b

Cochlea

c

Outer ear (pinna)

d

Ossicles

2. What are the three tiny bones in the middle ear called?

a

Auditory canals

b

Ossicles

c

Semicircular canals

d

Hair cells

3. The   is a coiled, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into electrical signals.

4. The eardrum, also known as the  , vibrates when sound waves hit it.

5. Briefly explain how sound travels from the outer ear to the inner ear.

6. Label the parts of the human ear in the diagram below.

Human Ear Cross Section Diagram

A.  

B.  

C.  

D.  

7. The Eustachian tube helps to equalize pressure in the middle ear.

T

True

F

False

8. Loud noises can damage the tiny hair cells in the cochlea, leading to permanent hearing loss.

T

True

F

False