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Off of the coast of Florida, scientists are studying the effects of human activity on the local Atlantic Sailfish population. Marine chemists, marine biologists, marine geologists, and physical oceanographers are all involved in the study. Which discipline is most likely represented by a scientist analyzing seawater?

A.) Marine biology
B.) Marine chemistry
C.) Marine geology
D.) Physical oceanography

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D.) Physical Oceanography

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Answer:

Option D, Physical oceanography

Step-by-step explanation:

All the profession mentioned in the question, i.e Marine chemists, marine biologists, marine geologists, and physical oceanographers can be persuaded after studying physical conditions and processes within the ocean in order to understand the motions and physical properties of ocean waters through the course of Physical oceanography. It is a part of oceanography subject . Some other sub domains of oceanography are biological, chemical and geological oceanography.

Hence, option D is correct

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