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(a) Name the waves used for echo depth sounding.
(b) Give one reason for their use in the above purpose.
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(a) Ultrasonic waves.
(b) Ultrasonic waves are used for echo depth sounding because they travel long distance without deviation and is not easily absorbed by the medium or can be confined to a narrow beam.
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