Question

1pt the topography of the ocean floor is called __________. a. altimetry b. bathymetry c. contour d. elevation

Explanation:

Bathymetry is the study of underwater depth of ocean floors, lakes, or rivers. Altimetry measures elevation relative to a reference ellipsoid, usually for land - based or airborne measurements. A contour is a line on a map joining points of equal value (like elevation on land). Elevation is the height above a given level, usually sea - level on land.

Answer:

B. bathymetry