A student drops a rock in a pond and notices the reflection of the trees in the water becomes less clear. Which statement best explains this observation?

Question

Reflection of trees in water after a rock has been dropped into a pond.



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Responses

The water is not able to reflect waves after the rock is dropped in the pond.

The surface of the water is no longer hard after the rock is dropped in the pond.

The water is not a smooth surface after the rock is dropped in the pond.
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Answer 1

The statement that best explains the student's observation is:

The water is not a smooth surface after the rock is dropped in the pond.

When the rock is dropped into the pond, it creates ripples or disturbances in the water's surface, which affects the quality of the reflection. A smooth surface reflects light more clearly, while a disturbed or uneven surface causes the reflection to become less clear.