The Text Discusses an Incident Where a Number of Whales

question 34

Multiple Choice

The text discusses an incident where a number of whales beached themselves in 2001.What is true about this case?

• A)It happened near an area where the United States Navy was testing a sonar system.
• B)Very loud, low-frequency sounds were sent through the water.
• C)The whales hurriedly surfaced in fear.
• D)Rapid change in pressure damaged the whales' acoustic systems.
• E)All of these are true.

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