Describe the Factors That Affect the Distance and the Rate

question 37

Essay

Describe the factors that affect the distance and the rate at which sound travels in the ocean. Would you expect sound to travel faster through warm or cold water? Shallow or deep? Why?

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Definitions:

Southern States

Refers to the states located in the southern region of the United States, historically characterized by distinct cultural, economic, and historical traits.

Preserve Slavery

To maintain or keep the institution of slavery in existence, preventing its abolition.

Confederacy

A confederation of secessionist American states existing from 1861 to 1865, formed by states in the Southern United States that supported slavery and opposed the policies of the northern states.

Ordinance of Secession

Historical documents drafted and adopted by several U.S. states declaring their secession from the Union, leading to the American Civil War.