The first systematic bathymetric measurements came on the voyage of______ .
A) The James Caird
B) The Beagle
C) The Fram
D) HMS Challenger

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HMS Challenger was a scientific expedition that took place from 1872-1876 and made the first systematic measurements of ocean depth, as well as collecting data on marine life and oceanographic conditions. The other options were notable voyages, but did not focus on bathymetry.

The First Systematic Bathymetric Measurements Came on the Voyage Of______