Part A


In "Ocean Noise," what can be inferred about how noise pollution affects the ability of animals to navigate?



It makes it difficult for animals to navigate areas close to the shore.


It is not a problem because most marine animals do not use sound to navigate.


It causes animals to have increased navigation abilities around shores.


It causes whales to have difficulty tracking sea lions through the ocean.


Question 2

Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.


Which evidence from the text best supports the answer to Part A?



"Sound also plays an important role in the daily life of various ocean animals, many of which depend upon their sharp sound detection skills to survive."


"The stranding of whales and dolphins has been found to increase immediately after naval sonar maneuvers."


"This means that sounds in the oceans can travel for many, many miles in a short period of time."


"Sea lions are another type of animal that depends on sounds to communicate with other sea lions."

Please help! I want the Branliest answer or the expert-verified answer!