Question

which part of an ear is located visibly on the side of a persons head and collects sound waves from the environment? the cochlea the pinna the basilar membrane the acoustic nerve

Explanation:

The pinna is the visible part of the ear on the side of the head that collects sound - waves. The cochlea is an inner - ear structure for hearing transduction, the basilar membrane is inside the cochlea and vibrates in response to sound, and the acoustic nerve transmits auditory information to the brain.

Answer:

The pinna