When a sound wave travels through air, it causes the air to form regions of high density and pressure, known as:

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A Rarefaction
B Reflection
C Compression
D Frequency

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Answer: C. Compression

Answer: c) Compression
Explanation: Compressions are high-density, high-pressure areas, while rarefactions are low-density, low-pressure areas

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When a sound wave travels through air, it causes the air to form regions of high density and pressure, known as:

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