Discuss the Development of Scientific Instruments in the 20ᵗʰ Century

question 29

Essay

Discuss the development of scientific instruments in the 20ᵗʰ century used to map the seafloor. Include in your answer the timeframe when each instrument was developed and a brief description of how it works.

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Definitions:

Biogeochemical Cycle

The recycling of inorganic matter between living organisms and their environment, involving processes such as the carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle.

Fossil Fuels

Non-renewable energy sources formed from the remnants of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

Biogeochemical Cycles

Processes that recycle essential elements and compounds between the biological (living) and geochemical (non-living) components of the Earth.

Stable Ecosystems

Ecosystems that remain relatively constant in terms of their species composition, structure, and function despite disturbances.