The sofar channel is centered where sound ________.
A) increases with depth
B) decreases with depth
C) is at its minimum
D) is at its maximum
E) None of these is correct.

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The sofar channel (or deep sound channel) is located at a certain depth in the ocean where the sound velocity is at its minimum. This allows sound waves to travel vast distances with minimal loss of energy, creating a channel-like effect. Therefore, the answer is C - the sound is at its minimum in the sofar channel.

The Sofar Channel Is Centered Where Sound ________