Give one reason for the use of ultrasonic rays for echo depth ranging.

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Meaning of echo depth sounding: Echo depth sounding is the technique of measuring the depth of the ocean using sound waves
Analyzing: For echo depth sounding the waves should travel a longer distance without deviation.
The waves that can travel without deviation through a long-distance are ultrasonic rays
Since ultrasonic waves travel a longer distance without deviation they are used for echo depth ranging.

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