What Was Not a Factor in Making the Mapping of the Earth's

question 26

Multiple Choice

What was not a factor in making the mapping of the Earth's ocean more difficult?

• A) The water covering our planet
• B) The clouds in the atmosphere
• C) Technology to measure depths
• D) The gravitational pull of underwater features

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Definitions:

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding Earth or another planet, vital for life as it provides oxygen, absorbs ultraviolet solar radiation, and traps heat.

Forests

Large areas dominated by trees and undergrowth, providing habitat for biodiversity and playing critical roles in the Earth's ecosystem.

Seed-tree Cutting

A forestry technique that involves leaving a few seed-producing trees standing to regenerate the forest.

Harvested

The process of gathering mature crops from the fields or collecting the elements of a natural resource for human use.