Question

describing why the study of the oceans is all - their aspects, the plants and animals that live there, and the geological and geographical nature of the basins in which they lie. it is not a single science but the application of many sciences to study the seas. the field of oceanography is

• comprehensive
• glacial
• speculative

Explanation:

Oceanography uses multiple sciences to study oceans, plants, animals and ocean - floor features. This shows it covers a wide range of aspects, so it is comprehensive. Glacial relates to ice and is not relevant here. Speculative means based on guesswork which is not applicable as oceanography is a scientific study.

Answer:

comprehensive