The hybrid remotely-operated vehicle, Nereus , accomplished what feat in 2009? I
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The hybrid remotely-operated vehicle, Nereus, accomplished what feat in 2009?
It reached the bottom of the world’s deepest ocean trench.
It circumnavigated the world.
It collected the longest complete core of deep sea sediments.
It collected the first manganese nodules, sparking an interest in deep sea mining.
a.It reached the bottom of the world’s deepest ocean trench.
b.It circumnavigated the world.
c.It collected the longest complete core of deep sea sediments.
d.It collected the first manganese nodules, sparking an interest in deep sea mining.
Explanation / Answer
As it is designed as an unmanned vehicle for going into deeper layers of water, in 2009 it is sent to the bottom of the world's deepest ocean trench. It reached 10902 meters in depth during this.
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