Question

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

a. more light is transmitted and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.
b. more light is reflected and less light is absorbed as you go deeper.
c. more light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.
d. more light is refracted and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

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

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct statement that explains why it becomes darker under the surface of the ocean as you go deeper is option c. more light is absorbed and less light is transmitted as you go deeper.