Which of the following is not a method of obtaining samples and observations of the oceanic ridge system?

A) Finding segments of ocean floor that have been thrust up onto the continent
B) Visual inspections using submersible equipment
C) Deep sea core samples
D) Side-scan sonar


Answer: D

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