Here's a problem to solve: A science class is divided into two groups. The first group plays loud music in a room that has thick carpet on the ceiling, walls, and floor. The second group is outside of the room but does not hear the music because the sound was

Among the 4 following options, which is the correct answer?

- A: absorbed by the carpet.
 
- B: refracted by the carpet.
 
- C: reflected by the carpet.
 
- D: amplified by the carpet.
 