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The sound of a mosquito has a higher ________ than the roar of a lion.
ALoudness
BPitch
CAmplitude
DIntensity
✓ Correct Answer: B — Pitch
A mosquito's buzz has a much higher frequency, and thus a higher pitch, compared to a lion's roar, even though the roar is louder.
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