Multiple Choice
Until the 1950s deep-sea sampling was hampered by
A) The lack of a sampling device that could dig into the mud
B) The lack of a closing device, resulting in washout of bottom organisms
C) The lack of ships capable of deploying deep-sea samplers
D) All of the above
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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