Sound in the Ocean
1. Explain how SOUND travels. (What kind of wave?)
Sound travels in P-Waves (Pressure Waves).
2. Explain the SOFAR channel
The SOFAR channel is a section in the ocean where sound does not go out of the ocean nor goes to the depths of the ocean. It just stays in that zone, and can go far distances.
3. Explain how marine organisms may use sound in the ocean (Voices in the Sea).
Marine organisms use sound by measuring how far something may be from them, such as dolphins using echolocation. Echolocation is the location
4. Explain how people use sound (sonar) in the ocean (military, exploration)
People use sonar to help them map the ocean. To do this, they produce a sound wave which bounces off and back to them. It also sends information about the ocean's inhabitants.
5. Watch the video and explain how SONAR is used to map the ocean floor.
Sound travels in P-Waves (Pressure Waves).
2. Explain the SOFAR channel
The SOFAR channel is a section in the ocean where sound does not go out of the ocean nor goes to the depths of the ocean. It just stays in that zone, and can go far distances.
3. Explain how marine organisms may use sound in the ocean (Voices in the Sea).
Marine organisms use sound by measuring how far something may be from them, such as dolphins using echolocation. Echolocation is the location
4. Explain how people use sound (sonar) in the ocean (military, exploration)
People use sonar to help them map the ocean. To do this, they produce a sound wave which bounces off and back to them. It also sends information about the ocean's inhabitants.
5. Watch the video and explain how SONAR is used to map the ocean floor.