Question 1

The method that is most frequently used to investigate sediment and rock layers of the sea floor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  direct observation. 
B)  drilling. 
C)  light waves. 
D)  satellite observation. 
E)  sound waves. 
A)  direct observation. 
B)  drilling. 
C)  light waves. 
D)  satellite observation. 
E)  sound waves.

Question 2

Draw and label the features of the Atlantic Ocean basin as you move from the continent toward the center of the ocean basins.

Accepted Answer

As you move from the continent toward th

Question 3

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. 
-Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) abyssal plain 
B) continental flood basalt 
C) continental rise 
D) continental shelf 
E) continental slope 
A) abyssal plain 
B) continental flood basalt 
C) continental rise 
D) continental shelf 
E) continental slope

Question 4

Oceans with passive plate margins have continental slopes with more gradual slopes than oceans with active plate margins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Hydrothermal vents are seafloor cold seeps with high concentrations of sulfur and salts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: abyssal plain
continental slope
oceanic ridge
trench
continental rise

Accepted Answer

The Answer of G and E and B and D is...

Question 7

Describe the three major marine provinces and list and describe the features associated with each province.

Accepted Answer

The three major marine provinces are the

Question 8

Black smokers are hydrothermal vents that discharge superheated water with high concentrations of metal sulfides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With respect to mid-ocean ridges, transform faults are:

Accepted Answer

A)  associated with hydrothermal vents. 
B)  located in submarine canyons. 
C)  parallel to the direction of plate movement. 
D)  parallel to the rift valley. 
E)  perpendicular to the ridge axis. 
A)  associated with hydrothermal vents. 
B)  located in submarine canyons. 
C)  parallel to the direction of plate movement. 
D)  parallel to the rift valley. 
E)  perpendicular to the ridge axis.

Question 10

Underwater avalanches of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris are:

Accepted Answer

A)  deep sea fans. 
B)  graded bedding. 
C)  turbidity currents. 
D)  turbidite deposits. 
E)  white smokers. 
A)  deep sea fans. 
B)  graded bedding. 
C)  turbidity currents. 
D)  turbidite deposits. 
E)  white smokers.

Question 11

These organisms are most likely found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  abyssal hills. 
B)  cold seeps. 
C)  hydrothermal vents. 
D)  submarine canyons. 
E)  trenches. 
A)  abyssal hills. 
B)  cold seeps. 
C)  hydrothermal vents. 
D)  submarine canyons. 
E)  trenches.

Question 12

Discuss the development of scientific instruments in the 20ᵗʰ century used to map the seafloor. Include in your answer the time frame when each instrument was developed and include a brief description of how it works.

Accepted Answer

In the 20th century, several scientific

Question 13

Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s).
  
-Wave action and plate movement are significant factors in the formation of the feature labeled:

Accepted Answer

A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  4. 
A)  1. 
B)  2. 
C)  3. 
D)  4.

Question 14

Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mid-ocean ridges are rises that occupy a small portion of the deep ocean basin, only around 10%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. 
-Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) black smoker 
B) deep focus earthquake 
C) hydrothermal vent 
D) rift valley 
E) white smoker 
A) black smoker 
B) deep focus earthquake 
C) hydrothermal vent 
D) rift valley 
E) white smoker

Question 17

Abyssal plains are more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic as compared to those on the floor of the Pacific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The correct order of marine provinces from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

Accepted Answer

A)  abyssal plain, rise, slope, shelf. 
B)  abyssal plain, shelf, slope, rise. 
C)  rise, abyssal plain, slope, shelf. 
D)  shelf, slope, rise, abyssal plain. 
E)  slope, rise, shelf, abyssal plain. 
A)  abyssal plain, rise, slope, shelf. 
B)  abyssal plain, shelf, slope, rise. 
C)  rise, abyssal plain, slope, shelf. 
D)  shelf, slope, rise, abyssal plain. 
E)  slope, rise, shelf, abyssal plain.

Question 20

Hydrothermal vents have a significant impact on ocean chemistry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The method that is most frequently used to investigate sediment and rock layers of the sea floor is:

Draw and label the features of the Atlantic Ocean basin as you move from the continent toward the center of the ocean basins.

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Oceans with passive plate margins have continental slopes with more gradual slopes than oceans with active plate margins.

Hydrothermal vents are seafloor cold seeps with high concentrations of sulfur and salts.

Describe the three major marine provinces and list and describe the features associated with each province.

Black smokers are hydrothermal vents that discharge superheated water with high concentrations of metal sulfides.

With respect to mid-ocean ridges, transform faults are:

Underwater avalanches of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris are:

These organisms are most likely found in:

Discuss the development of scientific instruments in the 20ᵗʰ century used to map the seafloor. Include in your answer the time frame when each instrument was developed and include a brief description of how it works.

Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s). -Wave action and plate movement are significant factors in the formation of the feature labeled:

Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.

Mid-ocean ridges are rises that occupy a small portion of the deep ocean basin, only around 10%.

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Abyssal plains are more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic as compared to those on the floor of the Pacific.

Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.

The correct order of marine provinces from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

Hydrothermal vents have a significant impact on ocean chemistry.

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Exam 3: Marine Provinces

The method that is most frequently used to investigate sediment and rock layers of the sea floor is:

Draw and label the features of the Atlantic Ocean basin as you move from the continent toward the center of the ocean basins.

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Oceans with passive plate margins have continental slopes with more gradual slopes than oceans with active plate margins.

Hydrothermal vents are seafloor cold seeps with high concentrations of sulfur and salts.

Describe the three major marine provinces and list and describe the features associated with each province.

Black smokers are hydrothermal vents that discharge superheated water with high concentrations of metal sulfides.

With respect to mid-ocean ridges, transform faults are:

Underwater avalanches of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris are:

These organisms are most likely found in:

Discuss the development of scientific instruments in the 20ᵗʰ century used to map the seafloor. Include in your answer the time frame when each instrument was developed and include a brief description of how it works.

Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s). -Wave action and plate movement are significant factors in the formation of the feature labeled:

Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.

Mid-ocean ridges are rises that occupy a small portion of the deep ocean basin, only around 10%.

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Abyssal plains are more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic as compared to those on the floor of the Pacific.

Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.

The correct order of marine provinces from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

Hydrothermal vents have a significant impact on ocean chemistry.

Introduction to Planet Earth

Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

Marine Sediments

Water and Seawater

Air-Sea Interface

Ocean Circulation

Waves and Water Dynamics

Tides

The Coast: Beaches and Shoreline Processes

The Coastal Oceans

Marine Life and the Marine Environment

Biological Productivity and Energy Transfer

Animals of the Pelagic Environment

Animals of the Benthic Environment

The Oceans and Climate Change

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