Question

Which of the following describes how you know what the sound of thunder means?

Answer 1

Sensory neurons relay that information to your brain. Your brain accesses short-term memory, interprets the signals it receives, and identifies the vibration as thunder.

Answer 2

A. Your eardrum detects the vibration of thunder. Sensory neurons relay that information to your brain. Your brain accesses long-term memory, interprets the signals it receives, and identifies the vibration as thunder.