Answer to Question #321493 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Vicky

Question

Why it's so difficult to localize sound with only one ear? How does having two ears help to localize sound? (10)

Answer 1

With two ears, you are able to hear sounds clearly from both directions. Hearing sound from only one side of the body limits the amount of sound that you can hear clearly from the other side. This limits the range from which you can understand and comprehend noises.