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One reason is so boats and cargo ships can know if they will be able to pass through the river.

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Why do rivers go deeper even when ships don't use rivers?

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Can a calorimeter be used to measure the depth of something?

No, a calorimeter is not designed to measure depth. It is a device used to measure the amount of heat released or absorbed in a chemical reaction or physical process. To measure the depth of something, you would typically need a different type of instrument, such as a ruler, tape measure, or a depth gauge.


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