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Sonar interference

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Disruption of an animal's echolocation or navigation system caused by artificial sound waves from human activities such as shipping or military operations.

AP course connection

Topic 7.8: 7.8 Noise Pollution

Unit 7

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