The Human Ear Worksheet
Explore the anatomy and function of the human ear with this worksheet designed for 7th-grade science students.
Includes
Standards
Topics
The Human Ear
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram to help you identify parts of the ear.
Diagram of the Human Ear
1. Which part of the ear collects sound waves?
Cochlea
Pinna (Outer Ear)
Eardrum
Auditory Nerve
2. What is the function of the ossicles (hammer, anvil, stirrup) in the middle ear?
To produce earwax
To amplify sound vibrations
To maintain balance
To convert sound into electrical signals
3. The is a coiled, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
4. The Eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and helps to equalize on both sides of the eardrum.
5. The semicircular canals are responsible for our sense of hearing.
True
False
6. Earwax is a harmful substance that should be completely removed from the ear canal.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the path of a sound wave as it travels through the ear, from the outer ear to the brain.
8. Explain why loud noises can be damaging to your hearing.