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The seas are the final fronteir of the earth because
a) after we go there no one will be allowed to go anywhere else
b) explorers in the sea routinely go where no one has gone before
c) it is the final thing humans have left to do before the end of time
d) none of the answers are correct

Beyond their potential as an energy resource, methane hydrates interest scientists because
a) the organisms that produce them have a role in the biosphere and global climate changes
b) it is likely that the UN will ban methane hydrates over the greenhouse effect fears
c) the organisms in methane hydrates are the likely cause of overfishing and the decline of whales
d)

Paleoclimatology is important in studying changes in the atmosphere because
a) it proves that the atmosphere has never changed
b) it provides evidence that the dinosaurs changed the atmosphere
c) it provides a baseline of conditions in the past for comparison
d) none of the answers are correct

Benthic organisms provide tremendous potential for new drugs because
a) they rely on chemical defenses and have strong immune systems
b) they get sick and make good subjects for studying drug effectiveness
c) they are easier to catch
d) all the answers are correct

Uundersea research applies to space research by
a) providing analgous environments to study
b) examining types of chemosynthetic life
c) researching problems with living in an underwater habitat
d) all of the answers are correct

The future of the ocean is something that should interest you because
a) your future relies on the health of the oceans
b) there is a lot of money to be made
c) Mrs. Sebastian said so
d)

To discover whether a career in marine science is right for you
a) get involved as a volunteer
b) follow your heart
c) read everything you can on your area of interest
d) all of the answers are correct

To begin preparing now for a career in marine science
a) get good grades
b) participate in related extracurricular activities
c) learn to snorkle and or scuba dive
d) all of the answers are correct

Careers with the ocean apart from marine science
a) merchant marines
b) scuba
c) ship builder
d) all the answers are correct

Careers with the ocean apart from marine science
a) snorkeling
b) surfing instructor
c) ROV operator
d) all of the answers are correct

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