During saturation diving:

A) the diver uses no equipment except a snorkel.
B) a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus is used.
C) air is piped to the diver through a tube from the surface.
D) the diver remains at depth for prolonged periods of time.


Answer: D) the diver remains at depth for prolonged periods of time.

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