Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Sound in the Ocean

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding sound in the ocean?

• A) Sound is scattered as it bounces off suspended particles in the water.
• B) Sound intensity increases as it moves through the ocean because of absorption.
• C) The speed of sound in the ocean is ten times less than the speed of sound in air.
• D) The speed of sound in the ocean decreases as temperature increases.

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