Under the surface of the ocean, it becomes darker as you go deeper. Which statement explains why this occurs?(1 point)

Responses

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 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 transmitted and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.

1 answer

The correct statement that explains why it becomes darker as you go deeper into the ocean is:

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

As you descend into the ocean, water molecules and other particles absorb light, leading to a decrease in light intensity.