Question 1

List and describe the different types of hydrothermal vents.

Accepted Answer

Hydrothermal vents are openings in the o

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) flat depositional surfaces that cover extensive portions of the deep-ocean basins 
B) deep linear scars on the deep-ocean floor caused by plate convergence 
C) narrow and deep valleys on continental slopes 
D) continental margins not in close proximity to any plate boundary 
E) continental margin associated with lithospheric plate boundaries
F)a generally flat zone extending from the shore to the shelf break
G)shallow-water areas close to continents 
A) flat depositional surfaces that cover extensive portions of the deep-ocean basins 
B) deep linear scars on the deep-ocean floor caused by plate convergence 
C) narrow and deep valleys on continental slopes 
D) continental margins not in close proximity to any plate boundary 
E) continental margin associated with lithospheric plate boundaries
F)a generally flat zone extending from the shore to the shelf break
G)shallow-water areas close to continents

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) used to map ocean floor from space 
B) cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation 
C) measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography 
D) a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km 
E) used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South Atlantic
F)used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floor
G)uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depth 
A) used to map ocean floor from space 
B) cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation 
C) measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography 
D) a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km 
E) used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South Atlantic
F)used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floor
G)uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depth

Question 4

The three major provinces of the ocean floor are continental margins, deep-ocean basins, and submarine canyons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Transform faults have all of the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

A) they occur along transform plate boundaries. 
B) movement occurs in the same direction. 
C) they have many earthquakes. 
D) they occur between offset oceanic ridge segments. 
A) they occur along transform plate boundaries. 
B) movement occurs in the same direction. 
C) they have many earthquakes. 
D) they occur between offset oceanic ridge segments.

Question 6

Due to the very harsh environmental conditions, very few types of organisms are found in association with hydrothermal vents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Volcanic features on the ocean floor that are less than 1,000 meters (0.6 miles)tall are called:

Accepted Answer

A) seamounts. 
B) tablemounts. 
C) abyssal hills or seaknolls. 
D) oceanic trenches. 
E) oceanic ridges. 
A) seamounts. 
B) tablemounts. 
C) abyssal hills or seaknolls. 
D) oceanic trenches. 
E) oceanic ridges.

Question 8

Directly seaward of the continental shelf is a more steeply sloping region called the:

Accepted Answer

A) abyssal plain. 
B) continental rise. 
C) continental slope. 
D) mid-ocean ridge. 
E) trench. 
A) abyssal plain. 
B) continental rise. 
C) continental slope. 
D) mid-ocean ridge. 
E) trench.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

In the 20th century, several scientific

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) used to map ocean floor from space 
B) cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation 
C) measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography 
D) a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km 
E) used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South Atlantic
F)used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floor
G)uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depth 
A) used to map ocean floor from space 
B) cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation 
C) measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography 
D) a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km 
E) used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South Atlantic
F)used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floor
G)uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depth

Question 12

Passive continental margins are characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) broad continental shelves. 
B) deep-sea trenches. 
C) shallow coastal waters. 
D) thick sediment accumulation. 
E) very little volcanic and earthquake activity. 
A) broad continental shelves. 
B) deep-sea trenches. 
C) shallow coastal waters. 
D) thick sediment accumulation. 
E) very little volcanic and earthquake activity.

Question 13

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-precision-depth recorder (PDR)

Accepted Answer

A) used to map ocean floor from space 
B) cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation 
C) measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography 
D) a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km 
E) used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South Atlantic
F)used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floor
G)uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depth 
A) used to map ocean floor from space 
B) cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation 
C) measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography 
D) a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km 
E) used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South Atlantic
F)used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floor
G)uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depth

Question 14

Volcanic peaks on the deep-ocean floor with conical tops are called:

Accepted Answer

A) seamounts. 
B) tablemounts. 
C) submarine canyons. 
D) oceanic trenches. 
E) oceanic ridges. 
A) seamounts. 
B) tablemounts. 
C) submarine canyons. 
D) oceanic trenches. 
E) oceanic ridges.

Question 15

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)  continental shelf 
B)  abyssal hill 
C)  shelf break 
D)  continental rise 
E)  continental slope 
A)  continental shelf 
B)  abyssal hill 
C)  shelf break 
D)  continental rise 
E)  continental slope

Question 16

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

Question 17

New lithosphere is produced in association with:

Accepted Answer

A) deep-sea trenches. 
B) fracture zones. 
C) hydrothermal vents. 
D) oceanic ridges. 
E) transform faults. 
A) deep-sea trenches. 
B) fracture zones. 
C) hydrothermal vents. 
D) oceanic ridges. 
E) transform faults.

Question 18

The two relatively flat areas on the hypsographic curve represent:

Accepted Answer

A) continental mountains and abyssal plains. 
B) continental mountains and mid-ocean ridges. 
C) continental slopes and deep-sea trenches. 
D) some interior continental areas/coastal plains and abyssal plains on the ocean floor. 
E) some interior continental areas/coastal plains and mid-ocean ridges. 
A) continental mountains and abyssal plains. 
B) continental mountains and mid-ocean ridges. 
C) continental slopes and deep-sea trenches. 
D) some interior continental areas/coastal plains and abyssal plains on the ocean floor. 
E) some interior continental areas/coastal plains and mid-ocean ridges.

Question 19

The correct order of seafloor features 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

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)  global positioning system (GPS) 
B)  GLORIA 
C)  precision depth recorder (PDR) 
D)  SeaBeam 
E)  Sea MARC 
A)  global positioning system (GPS) 
B)  GLORIA 
C)  precision depth recorder (PDR) 
D)  SeaBeam 
E)  Sea MARC

List and describe the different types of hydrothermal vents.

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

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

The three major provinces of the ocean floor are continental margins, deep-ocean basins, and submarine canyons.

Transform faults have all of the following characteristics except:

Due to the very harsh environmental conditions, very few types of organisms are found in association with hydrothermal vents.

Volcanic features on the ocean floor that are less than 1,000 meters (0.6 miles)tall are called:

Directly seaward of the continental shelf is a more steeply sloping region called the:

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

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

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

Passive continental margins are characterized by all of the following except:

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -precision-depth recorder (PDR)

Volcanic peaks on the deep-ocean floor with conical tops are called:

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.

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

New lithosphere is produced in association with:

The two relatively flat areas on the hypsographic curve represent:

The correct order of seafloor features from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

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.

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List and describe the different types of hydrothermal vents.

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

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

The three major provinces of the ocean floor are continental margins, deep-ocean basins, and submarine canyons.

Transform faults have all of the following characteristics except:

Due to the very harsh environmental conditions, very few types of organisms are found in association with hydrothermal vents.

Volcanic features on the ocean floor that are less than 1,000 meters (0.6 miles)tall are called:

Directly seaward of the continental shelf is a more steeply sloping region called the:

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

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

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

Passive continental margins are characterized by all of the following except:

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -precision-depth recorder (PDR)

Volcanic peaks on the deep-ocean floor with conical tops are called:

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.

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

New lithosphere is produced in association with:

The two relatively flat areas on the hypsographic curve represent:

The correct order of seafloor features from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

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.

Introduction to Planet Earth

Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

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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