Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Fathom is the unit of

  1. sound

  2. depth

  3. frequency

  4. distance
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Explanation

A fathom is a unit of depth measurement used primarily in nautical contexts to measure water depth (1 fathom = 6 feet). While it technically measures distance, in educational contexts it's specifically associated with depth. Sound uses decibels. Frequency uses Hertz. General distance uses meters or feet.

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