The Speed of a 10-KHz Sound Wave in Seawater Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The speed of a 10-kHz sound wave in seawater is approximately 1 500 m/s. What is its wavelength in sea water?

• A) 5.0 cm
• B) 10 cm
• C) 15 cm
• D) 20 cm
• E) 29 cm

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Definitions:

Marine Environment

Aquatic habitats that are saline, encompassing oceans, seas, and coastal areas, and host to a diverse range of life forms.

Salt Excretion

The process by which organisms remove excess salt from their bodies, essential for maintaining homeostasis and osmotic balance.

Nitrogenous Wastes

are byproducts of protein and nucleic acid metabolism that organisms must excrete, including urea, ammonia, and uric acid.

Malpighian Tubules

Excretory tubes uniquely found in the digestive system of insects and arachnids, serving to remove waste products from the blood.