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The Measurement of Ocean Depth and the Topography of the Ocean

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The measurement of ocean depth and the topography of the ocean floor are known as ________.


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Steep Mountain Front

The abrupt boundary where the relatively flat terrain transitions into a steep mountain slope, often indicative of tectonic activity or erosion.

River Channel

The physical confine of a river, consisting of a bed and banks, within which water flows in a significantly regulated manner.

Ultraviolet Energy

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of producing chemical reactions and causing sunburn.

External Energy Source

An energy source that originates outside a system and can influence or drive processes within that system, such as solar radiation impacting the Earth's climate.

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