Bathymetry

Imagine trying to find the deepest part of your living room carpet to vacuum up all the hidden dirt. This task is similar to bathymetry, which involves mapping the depths of the ocean floor to understand its features. Just as you would move the vacuum cleaner around to identify and reach the deepest grooves in your carpet, scientists use sonar and other tools to measure the varying depths of the ocean, creating a detailed map of its underwater landscape.