In this activity, you will compare and contrast files with different settings. Write a short paragraph on each of the following topics.

Explain the concepts of sampling and sampling rate. Then, listen to this $2kHz$ file, this $8kHz$ file, and this $44\mathrm{.}1kHz$ file and compare their sound. Depending on your speakers, you may not notice any difference.

Explain the concept of compression and the difference between lossy and lossless compression. Then, compare these two pictures of the Mona Lisa. How did compression affect the image?