How does the lack of atmosphere in space affect sound?

The correct answer highlights a fundamental principle of physics: sound requires a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to travel. In space, which is largely a vacuum, there are very few particles to carry sound waves. Therefore, sound cannot propagate in an atmosphere-free environment like space. This means that if an event were to occur in space—like an explosion—no sound would be heard, as there is no medium to transmit the sound waves to an observer.

In contrast, the other options suggest scenarios that are not applicable in the vacuum of space. For instance, claiming that sound travels better in space implies that there is a medium that enhances sound transmission, which is not the case in a vacuum. Similarly, stating that sound is amplified or carries the same way it does on Earth overlooks the essential requirement of a medium for sound wave propagation. Without an atmosphere, sound simply cannot exist in the way we experience it on Earth.