Light and sound are _______ by seawater.
A) refracted
B) scattered
C) absorbed
D) attenuated
E) All of these are correct.

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Seawater can refract, scatter, absorb, and attenuate both light and sound waves. Refraction occurs when waves change direction as they pass into a different density medium, such as from air to seawater. Scattering occurs when waves interact with particles or other obstacles in the water, causing them to change direction. Absorption occurs when the energy of the wave is transferred to the water molecules themselves. Attenuation is a combination of scattering and absorption, where the waves gradually lose energy as they travel through the water due to obstacles and energy transfer to water molecules.

Light and Sound Are _______ by Seawater