How do researchers today routinely determine water depths and seafloor topography?

a. Ship-mounted echo sounders
b. Computerized parallel transponder systems mounted to satellites
c. Laser reflector systems linked to satellites
d. Ship-mounted gravimeters


Answer: a. Ship-mounted echo sounders

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