Question

The table below shows the speed of sound in water at different temperatures and salinities.

The table shows the speed of sound in freshwater and seawater at different temperatures.
Temperature (°C) Speed of Sound in Fresh Water (m/s) Speed of Sound in Sea Water (m/s)
0

1403 1449
10 1447 1490
20 1481 1522
30 1507 1546
Based on the table, which statement describes the relationship between temperature and the speed of sound in water?

(1 point)
Responses

Sound travels faster in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.
Sound travels faster in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.

Sound travels faster in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.
Sound travels faster in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.

Sound travels slower in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.
Sound travels slower in warmer water, but this occurs only in fresh water.

Sound travels slower in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the relationship between temperature and the speed of sound in water, based on the provided table, is:

**Sound travels faster in warmer water, both in fresh water and sea water.**

This is evident from the increasing speed of sound values as the temperature rises in both freshwater and seawater.