Which property of isotopes allows them to be used as tracers in marine science?
Question 2
When using stable isotopes to track water masses, what is the primary factor that causes variations in their ratios?
Question 3
A marine scientist is studying the movement of deep ocean currents. Which type of tracer would be most suitable for long-term tracking over vast distances?
Question 4
How do radioactive isotopes help in determining the age of ocean sediments?
Question 5
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of a chemical tracer to understand ocean processes?