Which of the Following Is Not a Method of Obtaining

question 31

Multiple Choice

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

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