Sound Travels a Long Way in the Sofar Channel Because

question 31

Multiple Choice

Sound travels a long way in the sofar channel because ________.

• A) the speed of sound is highest in this layer
• B) the speed of sound is lowest in this layer
• C) whales communicate in this layer
• D) it is the depth of the 1% light level
• E) None of these is correct

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Definitions:

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes involved in determining the gender of an organism, typically one pair per organism, such as X and Y chromosomes in humans.

Female

An individual of the species that is typically characterized by the production of eggs or ovum and, in mammals, possession of two X chromosomes.

Linked Genes

Genes located close together on the same chromosome that tend to be inherited together.

Independent Assortment

A principle of genetics stating that genes for different traits are distributed to sex cells (& gametes) independently of one another.