Question 1

Earth's primordial atmosphere most likely included:

Accepted Answer

A) ammonia, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. 
B) carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and methane. 
C) hydrogen, helium, and oxygen. 
D) nitrogen, ozone, and sulfur dioxide. 
E) all of the above. 
A) ammonia, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. 
B) carbon dioxide, water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and methane. 
C) hydrogen, helium, and oxygen. 
D) nitrogen, ozone, and sulfur dioxide. 
E) all of the above.

Question 2

Current scientific knowledge indicates that the most likely origin of most of Earth's oceans was due to:

Accepted Answer

A) comets from outer space. 
B) release of liquid water from the core. 
C) water vapor released from volcanic outgassing. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) comets from outer space. 
B) release of liquid water from the core. 
C) water vapor released from volcanic outgassing. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 3

-Discuss the origin of Earth's oceans and how is it related to the origin of our atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The origin of Earth's oceans is closely

Question 4

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Balboa

Accepted Answer

A) first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean 
B) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globe 
C) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problem 
D) mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude 
E) first determination of Earth's circumference
F)led voyage that first used the marine chronometer
G)made important observations about drift of sea ice
H)mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the Greeks
I)established impermanent settlement in North America and the first Europeans to explore Iceland and Greenland
J)incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep ocean 
A) first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean 
B) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globe 
C) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problem 
D) mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude 
E) first determination of Earth's circumference
F)led voyage that first used the marine chronometer
G)made important observations about drift of sea ice
H)mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the Greeks
I)established impermanent settlement in North America and the first Europeans to explore Iceland and Greenland
J)incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep ocean

Question 5

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)  Mediterranean 
B)  Arctic 
C)  Atlantic 
D)  Indian 
E)  Pacific 
A)  Mediterranean 
B)  Arctic 
C)  Atlantic 
D)  Indian 
E)  Pacific

Question 6

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) autotrophs 
B)  chemosynthesis 
C)  photosynthesis 
D)  heterotrophs 
E)  plants 
A) autotrophs 
B)  chemosynthesis 
C)  photosynthesis 
D)  heterotrophs 
E)  plants

Question 7

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-asthenosphere

Accepted Answer

A) plastic (capable of flow)portion of the upper mantle beneath the lithosphere 
B) innermost layer of the Earth, a solid 
C) lower portion of the mantle that is rigid 
D) composed of iron, nickel, and sulfur 
E) continental crust
F)oceanic crust
G)crust and the uppermost mantle consisting of a solid rock layer 
A) plastic (capable of flow)portion of the upper mantle beneath the lithosphere 
B) innermost layer of the Earth, a solid 
C) lower portion of the mantle that is rigid 
D) composed of iron, nickel, and sulfur 
E) continental crust
F)oceanic crust
G)crust and the uppermost mantle consisting of a solid rock layer

Question 8

Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory.

Accepted Answer

A hypothesis is a stated relationship be

Question 9

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) Vasco de Gama 
B)  Ptolemy 
C)  Christopher Columbus 
D)  John Cabot 
E)  Ferdinand Magellan 
A) Vasco de Gama 
B)  Ptolemy 
C)  Christopher Columbus 
D)  John Cabot 
E)  Ferdinand Magellan

Question 10

In general, the salinity content of ocean water has remained constant throughout the majority of Earth's history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Most of the explorations by northern and western Europeans during the Middle (Dark)Ages were undertaken by:

Accepted Answer

A) Italy. 
B) Portugal. 
C) Vikings of Scandinavia. 
D) France. 
E) Spain. 
A) Italy. 
B) Portugal. 
C) Vikings of Scandinavia. 
D) France. 
E) Spain.

Question 12

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Magellan

Accepted Answer

A) first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean 
B) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globe 
C) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problem 
D) mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude 
E) first determination of Earth's circumference
F)led voyage that first used the marine chronometer
G)made important observations about drift of sea ice
H)mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the Greeks
I)established impermanent settlement in North America and the first Europeans to explore Iceland and Greenland
J)incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep ocean 
A) first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean 
B) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globe 
C) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problem 
D) mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude 
E) first determination of Earth's circumference
F)led voyage that first used the marine chronometer
G)made important observations about drift of sea ice
H)mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the Greeks
I)established impermanent settlement in North America and the first Europeans to explore Iceland and Greenland
J)incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep ocean

Question 13

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Ptolemy

Accepted Answer

A) first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean 
B) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globe 
C) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problem 
D) mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude 
E) first determination of Earth's circumference
F)led voyage that first used the marine chronometer
G)made important observations about drift of sea ice
H)mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the Greeks
I)established impermanent settlement in North America and the first Europeans to explore Iceland and Greenland
J)incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep ocean 
A) first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean 
B) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globe 
C) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problem 
D) mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude 
E) first determination of Earth's circumference
F)led voyage that first used the marine chronometer
G)made important observations about drift of sea ice
H)mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the Greeks
I)established impermanent settlement in North America and the first Europeans to explore Iceland and Greenland
J)incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep ocean

Question 14

Christopher Columbus established trade routes from Europe around Africa to India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding continental and oceanic crust is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Continental crust and oceanic crust have equivalent densities. 
B) Continental crust is thicker and denser than oceanic crust. 
C) Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust. 
D) Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust. 
E) Continental crust is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust. 
A) Continental crust and oceanic crust have equivalent densities. 
B) Continental crust is thicker and denser than oceanic crust. 
C) Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust. 
D) Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust. 
E) Continental crust is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust.

Question 16

Earth developed the first ocean by about 4 billion years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-nebula

Accepted Answer

A) the Sun and the eight major planets revolving around it 
B) gaseous and dusty space cloud (pre-cursor to a solar system) 
C) Milky Way galaxy 
D) outermost portion of the Earth composed largely of the igneous rocks basalt and granite 
E) contains minerals rich in iron and magnesium, between the crust and the core, and has the second largest volume according to the chemical classification
F)solar winds
G)composed mostly of iron and nickel with a liquefied metallic outer layer 
A) the Sun and the eight major planets revolving around it 
B) gaseous and dusty space cloud (pre-cursor to a solar system) 
C) Milky Way galaxy 
D) outermost portion of the Earth composed largely of the igneous rocks basalt and granite 
E) contains minerals rich in iron and magnesium, between the crust and the core, and has the second largest volume according to the chemical classification
F)solar winds
G)composed mostly of iron and nickel with a liquefied metallic outer layer

Question 18

Earth is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 6,000 years old. 
B) 4)6 billion years old. 
C) 4)6 million years old. 
D) 40 billion years old. 
E) 400,000 years old. 
A) 6,000 years old. 
B) 4)6 billion years old. 
C) 4)6 million years old. 
D) 40 billion years old. 
E) 400,000 years old.

Question 19

Explain why the presence of free oxygen in our atmosphere marks an important step in the evolution of life on Earth.

Accepted Answer

The presence of free oxygen in our atmos

Question 20

Vikings led by Thor Heyerdahl established temporary colonies in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Earth's primordial atmosphere most likely included:

Current scientific knowledge indicates that the most likely origin of most of Earth's oceans was due to:

-Discuss the origin of Earth's oceans and how is it related to the origin of our atmosphere.

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -Balboa

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.

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.

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -asthenosphere

Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory.

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.

In general, the salinity content of ocean water has remained constant throughout the majority of Earth's history.

Most of the explorations by northern and western Europeans during the Middle (Dark)Ages were undertaken by:

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -Magellan

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -Ptolemy

Christopher Columbus established trade routes from Europe around Africa to India.

Which of the following statements regarding continental and oceanic crust is TRUE?

Earth developed the first ocean by about 4 billion years ago.

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -nebula

Earth is about:

Explain why the presence of free oxygen in our atmosphere marks an important step in the evolution of life on Earth.

Vikings led by Thor Heyerdahl established temporary colonies in North America.

Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

Marine Provinces

Marine Sediments

Water and Seawater

Air-Sea Interaction

Ocean Circulation

Waves and Water Dynamics

Tides

The Coast: Beaches and Shoreline Processes

The Coastal Ocean

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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Exam 1: Introduction to Planet Earth

Earth's primordial atmosphere most likely included:

Current scientific knowledge indicates that the most likely origin of most of Earth's oceans was due to:

-Discuss the origin of Earth's oceans and how is it related to the origin of our atmosphere.

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -Balboa

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.

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.

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -asthenosphere

Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory.

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.

In general, the salinity content of ocean water has remained constant throughout the majority of Earth's history.

Most of the explorations by northern and western Europeans during the Middle (Dark)Ages were undertaken by:

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -Magellan

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -Ptolemy

Christopher Columbus established trade routes from Europe around Africa to India.

Which of the following statements regarding continental and oceanic crust is TRUE?

Earth developed the first ocean by about 4 billion years ago.

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -nebula

Earth is about:

Explain why the presence of free oxygen in our atmosphere marks an important step in the evolution of life on Earth.

Vikings led by Thor Heyerdahl established temporary colonies in North America.

Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

Marine Provinces

Marine Sediments

Water and Seawater

Air-Sea Interaction

Ocean Circulation

Waves and Water Dynamics

Tides

The Coast: Beaches and Shoreline Processes

The Coastal Ocean

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

Filters