How do you hear a horses long way off by putting your ear to the ground?

You can't actually hear a horse from a long way off by putting your ear to the ground.

Here's why:

* Sound Waves: Sound travels through the air, not the ground. While the ground can vibrate, it doesn't transmit sound waves efficiently over long distances.

* Attenuation: Sound waves lose energy as they travel, meaning they become weaker and quieter the further they go.

* Ground Conditions: The type of ground significantly affects how sound travels. Hard, dry ground will absorb sound more than soft, wet ground.

What you *can* do:

* Listen for hooves: You might be able to hear the *sound* of a horse's hooves hitting the ground, especially on hard surfaces like paved roads or hard-packed dirt. However, this would be limited to a relatively short distance.

* Feel vibrations: If you're very close to the ground, you might feel vibrations from a horse running nearby. But these vibrations would be faint and wouldn't allow you to hear the horse from far away.

In reality, the best way to hear a horse from a long distance is by listening through the air!