Which of the following technologies available to modern oceanographers in the last few decades has revolutionized our ability to study the ocean?
A) remote sensing via ROV's and satellites
B) shipboard SONAR
C) leadline soundings
D) the compass and chronometer

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Remote sensing via ROV's (remotely operated vehicles) and satellites has revolutionized our ability to study the ocean by allowing us to explore and map vast areas of the ocean that were previously inaccessible. This technology allows us to collect data on ocean temperature, currents, and topography, as well as to study marine life and ecosystems in their natural habitats. Shipboard SONAR (B) and leadline soundings (C) have been used for many decades to study the ocean, but they do not provide the same level of detail and coverage as remote sensing technologies. The compass and chronometer (D) are important historical tools for navigation, but they have not revolutionized our ability to study the ocean in the same way that remote sensing technologies have.

Which of the Following Technologies Available to Modern Oceanographers in the Last