What Is a Shadow Zone

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is a shadow zone?

• A) A zone that is unable to be penetrated by sound waves due to the density of seawater.
• B) A zone that is unable to be penetrated by light waves due to deep depths.
• C) A zone created in front of ships and submarines that creates a converging blind spot for sound waves.
• D) A zone where the divergence of sound waves creates a region that has little sound energy penetration.

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