Around the World in 80 Questions (Day 8): Living near the sea provides

Answer C
Since the passage is describing how the brain adapts to constant auditory stimulus experienced by people living near sea

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A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
Incorrect. The passage does discuss a decline in the perception of the sound of waves, but it's specifically due to auditory habituation not a general decline in sensory perception

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
Incorrect. This is mentioned in the passage and more of secondary focus but it's not the main concept

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
Correct. This is the main concept in the given passage

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
Incorrect. This is not the main concept. The focus is more on how this experience changes over time due to auditory habituation.

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.
Incorrect. This is a part of the passage but it's not the main concept. It's more of an effect of living near the sea and experiencing the sound of waves.

Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound. Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.

Explanation:
The underlying concept is the summary of the passage, the conclusion of the passage and it is the line with which the passage starts - Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. From here on, the passage goes on to elaborate upon the different kinds of sensory experience that an individual experiences as a result of living near the sea.
All options except (D) are a part of that sensory experience whereas (D) provides the summary or the underlying concept of the passage.
ANSWER D

argument is discussing about the sensory experience which residents living near sea experience

Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility , but over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves

auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound

Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

underlying concept explored in the passage

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea. no this is not what argument is stating , as its expereinced by only individuals residing near sea

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals. this may be true , but this again is conditional as only some individuals may notice gradual decline but not all.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. yes this is true and valid... about the experience individuals can experience residing near sea...

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea. this is true , but this not the concept being discussed...

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves. not in line with the argument

OPTION C is correct

The underlying concept explored in the passage is (C), the auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.

The passage begins by describing the unique sensory experience of living near the sea, focusing on the sound of waves crashing against the shore. It then goes on to discuss how the brain adapts to this constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound, a phenomenon known as auditory habituation. The passage then concludes by stating that despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the main focus of the passage. Option (A) is incorrect because the passage does not discuss a gradual decline in sensory perception in general, but rather a specific type of auditory habituation that occurs in coastal areas. Option (B) is incorrect because the passage does not focus on the subconscious impact of the sea on individuals in general, but rather on the specific impact of auditory habituation. Option (D) is incorrect because the passage does not discuss the unique sensory experience of living near the sea in general, but rather on the specific impact of auditory habituation on this experience. Option (E) is incorrect because the passage does not focus on the emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves in general, but rather on the specific impact of auditory habituation on this connection.

Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound. Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

It is asking for the general theme of the passage.

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea. It is one of the impact but not the underlying concept itself.
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals. It is one of the impact but not the underlying concept itself.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. It is one of the impact but not the underlying concept itself.
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea. Correct! it was mentioned in the first sentence.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves. Emotional connection through the sound of wave was not stated

The answer is B
We need to find the the underlying concept explored in the passage
Statement A talks about the gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea. This is not the main theme or underlying concept explored in the passage
Statement B talks about the subconscious impact of the sea on individuals. This is the main underlying concept explored in the passage.
Statement c talks about the auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. This is a concept but is not the central theme of the passage.
Statement D talks about The unique sensory experience of living near the sea. This does not pertain to any concept
Statement E talks about the emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves. This is not a concept.

Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound. Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?


This is just a part of the passage and NOT the underlying concept explored in the passage. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves.
Incorrect


The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals continues despite auditory habituation, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.
Correct


This is just a part of the passage and NOT the underlying concept explored in the passage. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound.
Incorrect


This is just a part of the passage and NOT the underlying concept explored in the passage. The unique sensory experience of living near the sea is explored in first 4 lines of the passage.
Incorrect


This is just a part of the passage and NOT the underlying concept explored in the passage. The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves is discussed in last line of the passage only.
Incorrect

IMO B

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.

This is mentioned, but only in one part. Not the main concept.

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.

Not correct. This is not the main concept of the passage.

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.

This is a part of the passage. Not the main theme.

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.

This is correct. The passage mentions "Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience" and then moves to explain how. Before auditory habituation people sound wave evokes a sense of tranquility after auditory habituation rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact. Keep.

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.

The passage doesn't talk about any emotional connection. Eliminate.

IMO D

The passage defines the ways waves affect a person.its main objective is to highlight the affect of sound of waves and sea in general

In my opinion the subject matter revolves aroundexperience of living near sea. So option D.

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Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound. Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.
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It is possible to approach the question by 4 simle steps. Although steps are easy to follow, understanding the stem may take some time.

Step 1
Understand the question.
''Underlying concept explored in the passage'' - basically , it is asked to find the heart of the argument. What the author is trying to deliver ?
Keep that in mind.

Step 2
Deconstruct the argument. Meaning, find backgorund information , premises, counter premises, and conclusion.

-''Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience'' - it could be just a fact (background information) or the main point of the argument (conclusion) . We can find it out by further reading the stem.
-''Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility''- elaborating more on the point , which was mentioned on the first sentence.
-''However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves''- it could be a counter premise. ( at least we know that author is trying to say sth opposite or just a counter statement )
-''This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound'' - author is trying to elaborate more on the counter statement. (counter premise)
-''Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature'' - here , the author is dropping his counter argument about ''auditory habituation'' (at least ignoring it by saying '' despite this adaptation'') and supporting his first argument about ''living near the sea provides unique sensory experience''.

Step 3
Try to Connect them and think about what has been asked.
As it can be seen , the author first talked about unique experience of living near the sea and provided a counter argument, which was followed by a support of the main point of the argument . (1st point)

Step 4
Eliminate wrong answers.
A - Main point of the stem is not like this. A is out.
B - The whole argument is not mainly built of ''subconcious impact of the sea'' rather it is just a supporting point of the main point of the argument.
C - It is only mentioned in the counter point part of the argument and it is not the main point. C is out.
D - It could be the main point , on which the whole the argument seems to be built. Lets keep D .
E - It is again used to support the main point and it is not the main point of the argument itself.

Moreover, we can apply ''because.. therefore'' test .
Because the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature, therefore Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience.

D is the best choice.
Hope it helps.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea. - This is a part of the passage but does not cover the concept explored throughout the passage

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals. - the passage talks about the sounds from sea waves and not the sea itself; this is very broad thought and not the underlying concept

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. - CORRECT

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea. - this may be true but is not the concept explored; this answer is very broad and vague

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves. - This is a part of the passage but does not cover the concept explored throughout the passage

IMO D

Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound. Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

I believe the underlined lines together can answer the concept being explored.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
Incorrect. Decline in perception is not the concept it..

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
Sounds ok.. Let's check others.. Concerning word for me here is 'individuals'

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
Incorrect. Habituation is not something experienced but happens overtime

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
Correct. I think overall this can be the concept that is 'explored'

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.
Incorrect. Out of scope.

I think the correct answer is C.

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea. - It is part of bigger concept "auditory habituation".
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals. - Maybe. I found C to be a better option.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. - Correct answer.
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea. - Same as B.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves. Same as B.

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
Incorrect. . The author mentions the gradual decline in sensory perception as an effect of residing in coastal areas, but does not explores it or delves more into that concept. So that can't be the main concept that is explored in the passage.

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
Incorrect. The author only mentions the subconscious effect at the end of the passage to describe a consequence of residing near the sea, but does not explores it or delves more into that concept. So that can't be the main concept that is explored in the passage.

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
Incorrect. The author uses the term 'auditory habituation' only to describe a situation which occurs as a result of residing near the sea, but does not explores it or delves more into that concept. So that can't be the main concept that is explored in the passage.

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
Correct. The author mentions that residing near sea is responsible for unique sensory experience. Then goes on to describe how it evokes a sense of tranquility. Furthermore, the author mentions the effects of hearing sound of waves for prolonged period of time, and later describes how the rhythmic presence of sea has a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.
Incorrect. The author only mentions this as an advantage of residing near sea, but does not explores it or delves more into that concept. So that can't be the main concept that is explored in the passage.

My Answer: D

The question is what is the main point which the argument is talking about. The first line is: Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. So, the main point is the unique sensory experience of living near the sea. Hence, D is correct.

Underlying concept = main idea of passage

Passage starts with line in which unique sensory exp is mentioned. Further, auditory habituation and subconscious effects are told, which relate to unique sensory experience from living near sea.

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.: Not the main point
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.: Only present in the last line, not the main point
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.: Subconscious impact not included so not the main point
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.: Correct, as discussed above.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.: Incorrect, out of scope

IMO D.