under the surface of the ocean, it becomes darker as you go deeper. Which statement explains why this occurs?

more light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

more light is transmitted and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.

more light is refracted and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

more light is reflected and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.

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The correct statement is:

more light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

As depth increases in the ocean, water absorbs more of the light spectrum, particularly in the visible range, which is why it becomes darker the deeper you go.