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Test Description: Oceanography Questions
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1) The two most common ions found in ocean water are
A
potassium and calcium
B
chloride and sodium
C
phosphate and nitrate
D
magnesium and sodium
2) Animals that live on the bottom of the ocean are called
A
benthos
B
nekton
C
zooplankton
D
phytoplankton
3) Fish are abundant in areas where the ocean is upwelling because it
A
causes currents that carry fish into the area
B
brings nutrients to the surface
C
causes surface turbulence that attracts fish
D
changes tidal flow in the area
4) What is the technology used to map the ocean floor called?
A
laser beams
B
seismology
C
sonar
D
doppler radar
5) Why is the surface temperature of the oceans more variable than the water near the ocean floor?
A
The water is less dense at the surface.
B
Most energy is exchanged at the surface.
C
The salt concentration is more variable at the surface.
D
Most animals live near the surface.
6) During which of the following phases of the moon will the tides be the highest?
A
full moon
B
1st Quarter
C
crescent moon
D
gibbous moon
7) What affects the Earth's water?
A
Earth's rotation on its axis
B
tilt of the Earth
C
Earth's revolution around the Sun
D
moon phases
8) All of the following features of the ocean indicate tectonic activity except
A
seamounts
B
mid-oceanic ridges
C
abyssal plains
D
trenches
9) All of the following are sources of energy derived from the ocean except
A
thermal
B
coal
C
tides
D
waves
10) What type of current is the Gulf Stream?
A
cold density (deep) current
B
cold surface current
C
warm surface current
D
warm density (deep) current
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