What mechanism is being used to gain new information regarding deep sea circulation?

a. Acoustic tomography
b. ACDP systems
c. Electromagnetic field detectors
d. Drift cards


ANS: A
Acoustic tomography uses low frequency pulses of sound to detect variations in temperature, salinity,
and movement beneath the surface. Information can be found in the section Studying Currents.

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