Sound travels a long way in the sofar channel because ________.
A) the speed of sound is highest in this layer
B) the speed of sound is lowest in this layer
C) whales communicate in this layer
D) it is the depth of the 1% light level
E) None of these is correct

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The speed of sound is lowest in the sofar channel, which allows sound to travel far distances without being absorbed or scattered.

Sound Travels a Long Way in the Sofar Channel Because