Answer:
They transmit by vibration through mediums such as air. So #3 is most logical answer.
Explanation:
It is in fact vibration of air (sound waves) which is transformed by the tympanic membrane in the ear of human to audible sounds.
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Sound travels slower than light
Move faster in water than air.
Wind blowing through leaves and other objects creates sounds.