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bathymetry


Meanings
  • noun

    The study of the depths of the oceans and other bodies of water.


Variants
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bathymetric , bathymetrical , bathymetrically , bathymetries , bathymetry
Etymology
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From the Greek words bathys (deep) and metrein (to measure)


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  1. Bathymetry was first used in the late 1800s.

  2. The deepest point in the world, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, was discovered using bathymetry.


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  1. Sonar: Bathymetry often uses sonar technology to measure the depth of the water.

  2. Hydrography: Bathymetry is closely related to hydrography, which is the study of the physical properties of water.


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Bathymetry is an essential tool in oceanography, marine biology, and environmental science. It helps scientists understand the topography and structure of the seafloor, locate underwater resources, and study ocean currents.

How to Memorize "bathymetry"

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    - Imagine studying the depths of the ocean using sonar technology.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word bathymetry with deep-sea exploration and measurement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember B-A-T-H-Y-M-E-T-R-Y stands for 'Beneath And Through Hydrographic Measuring Equipment'.


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