Asked by ben hen
Under the surface of the ocean, it becomes darker as you go deeper. Which statement explains why this occurs?(1 point)
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More light is reflected and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.
More light is reflected and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.
More light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
More light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
More light is refracted and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
More light is refracted and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
More light is transmitted and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.
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More light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
Explanation: Water and suspended particles absorb and scatter sunlight, so fewer photons penetrate to greater depths, making it darker.
Explanation: Water and suspended particles absorb and scatter sunlight, so fewer photons penetrate to greater depths, making it darker.
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