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    Question

    What is the primary goal of China's ocean drilling ship

    Mengxiang, and what scientific milestone does it aim to achieve?
    A Explore ocean biodiversity; Reach the ocean's surface Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Study climate change; Reach the Earth's core Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Investigate marine geology; Reach the ocean's floor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Search for deep-sea minerals; Reach the Mohorovicic discontinuity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Examine ocean currents; Reach the Earth's mantle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation : China's ocean drilling ship Mengxiang aims to explore the Earth's upper mantle, specifically reaching the Mohorovicic discontinuity ( Moho ) located about 7,000 meters beneath the ocean floor .

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