Question 1

Among other discoveries, Lamarck was the first to explain the phenomenon of atolls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the description with its most closely associated term.
-Hypothesis

Accepted Answer

A) using observation to test hypothesis 
B) non-observable or testable hypothesis. 
C) using controlled experiments to test hypothesis 
D) an explanation for a particular observed event 
E) an explanation for a body of observations over time 
A) using observation to test hypothesis 
B) non-observable or testable hypothesis. 
C) using controlled experiments to test hypothesis 
D) an explanation for a particular observed event 
E) an explanation for a body of observations over time

Question 3

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component.
-Control set

Accepted Answer

A) a trial without the experimental variable 
B) variable being altered 
C) a trial that contains the experimental variable 
A) a trial without the experimental variable 
B) variable being altered 
C) a trial that contains the experimental variable

Question 4

The scientific method can be best described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing an experiment. 
B)  inductive and deductive reasoning. 
C)  collecting data from the laboratory. 
D)  an orderly set of procedures for learning about and interpreting the world. 
E)  a rigid set of procedures that cannot be deviated from. 
A)  implementing an experiment. 
B)  inductive and deductive reasoning. 
C)  collecting data from the laboratory. 
D)  an orderly set of procedures for learning about and interpreting the world. 
E)  a rigid set of procedures that cannot be deviated from.

Question 5

People often use the term "theory" in a variety of ways, but to a scientist, a theory has a specific meaning. Briefly describe the important features of a scientifically based theory.

Accepted Answer

A scientific theory proposes an understa

Question 6

Describe the modern techniques for studying marine biology and the dissemination of information about marine biology.

Accepted Answer

Various technologies such as ROVs, subme

Question 7

Marine biology is the study of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the living organisms that inhabit the sea. 
B)  the oceans and their phenomena. 
C)  the oceans and living organisms. 
D)  the chemical makeup of the oceans. 
E)  biogeochemical processes. 
A)  the living organisms that inhabit the sea. 
B)  the oceans and their phenomena. 
C)  the oceans and living organisms. 
D)  the chemical makeup of the oceans. 
E)  biogeochemical processes.

Question 8

The following marine biologist was aboard the HMS Beagle in 1831:

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Forbes. 
B)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
C)  Alexander Agassiz. 
D)  Charles Darwin. 
E)  Jean-Baptiste Lamarck. 
A)  Edward Forbes. 
B)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
C)  Alexander Agassiz. 
D)  Charles Darwin. 
E)  Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the exploration with the person it is most closely associated with.
-Alexander Agassiz

Accepted Answer

A) Voyage of the Beagle 
B) American-led marine biology expeditions 
C) Challenger expedition 
D) expedition to the North Pole 
A) Voyage of the Beagle 
B) American-led marine biology expeditions 
C) Challenger expedition 
D) expedition to the North Pole

Question 10

Match the description with the most closely associated term.
-Observation

Accepted Answer

A) Two species are in competition 
B) Species interaction causes observed distribution patterns 
C) Two types of organism are physically separated 
A) Two species are in competition 
B) Species interaction causes observed distribution patterns 
C) Two types of organism are physically separated

Question 11

The preeminent American naturalist of the late 1800s was

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles Darwin. 
B)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
C)  Victor Hensen. 
D)  Alexander Agassiz. 
E)  Edward Forbes. 
A)  Charles Darwin. 
B)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
C)  Victor Hensen. 
D)  Alexander Agassiz. 
E)  Edward Forbes.

Question 12

The phrase "Study nature, not books" is attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Louis Agassiz. 
B)  Alexander Agassiz. 
C)  Charles Darwin. 
D)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
E)  Aristotle. 
A)  Louis Agassiz. 
B)  Alexander Agassiz. 
C)  Charles Darwin. 
D)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
E)  Aristotle.

Question 13

Match the description with its most closely associated term.
-Not science

Accepted Answer

A) using observation to test hypothesis 
B) non-observable or testable hypothesis. 
C) using controlled experiments to test hypothesis 
D) an explanation for a particular observed event 
E) an explanation for a body of observations over time 
A) using observation to test hypothesis 
B) non-observable or testable hypothesis. 
C) using controlled experiments to test hypothesis 
D) an explanation for a particular observed event 
E) an explanation for a body of observations over time

Question 14

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component.
-Experimental variable

Accepted Answer

A) a trial without the experimental variable 
B) variable being altered 
C) a trial that contains the experimental variable 
A) a trial without the experimental variable 
B) variable being altered 
C) a trial that contains the experimental variable

Question 15

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution based on data he collected during:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Beagle expedition. 
B)  the Challenger expedition. 
C)  the observations of Agassiz. 
D)  Alvin's dives. 
E)  his time spent on the rocky coastline of England. 
A)  the Beagle expedition. 
B)  the Challenger expedition. 
C)  the observations of Agassiz. 
D)  Alvin's dives. 
E)  his time spent on the rocky coastline of England.

Question 16

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component.
-Experimental set

Accepted Answer

A) a trial without the experimental variable 
B) variable being altered 
C) a trial that contains the experimental variable 
A) a trial without the experimental variable 
B) variable being altered 
C) a trial that contains the experimental variable

Question 17

Oceans are important in all but the following ways:

Accepted Answer

A)  solar-powered engines that drive weather patterns. 
B)  provide a substantial amount of the world's food supply. 
C)  marine organisms are important for scientific research. 
D)  a direct source of fresh water for arid lands. 
E)  a source of industrial and medicinal materials. 
A)  solar-powered engines that drive weather patterns. 
B)  provide a substantial amount of the world's food supply. 
C)  marine organisms are important for scientific research. 
D)  a direct source of fresh water for arid lands. 
E)  a source of industrial and medicinal materials.

Question 18

The chief scientist on the HMS Challenger expedition was:

Accepted Answer

A)  Charles Darwin. 
B)  Victor Hensen. 
C)  Alexander Aggasiz. 
D)  Charles Wyville Thomas. 
E)  Edward Forbes. 
A)  Charles Darwin. 
B)  Victor Hensen. 
C)  Alexander Aggasiz. 
D)  Charles Wyville Thomas. 
E)  Edward Forbes.

Question 19

Marine organisms are excellent models for studying basic biology principals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An early marine biology expedition to study Antarctic whales was led by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sir Alistair Hardy. 
B)  Alexander Agassiz. 
C)  Fridtjof Nanson. 
D)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
E)  Louis Agassiz. 
A)  Sir Alistair Hardy. 
B)  Alexander Agassiz. 
C)  Fridtjof Nanson. 
D)  Charles Wyville Thomson. 
E)  Louis Agassiz.

Among other discoveries, Lamarck was the first to explain the phenomenon of atolls.

Match the description with its most closely associated term. -Hypothesis

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component. -Control set

The scientific method can be best described as:

People often use the term "theory" in a variety of ways, but to a scientist, a theory has a specific meaning. Briefly describe the important features of a scientifically based theory.

Describe the modern techniques for studying marine biology and the dissemination of information about marine biology.

Marine biology is the study of:

The following marine biologist was aboard the HMS Beagle in 1831:

MATCHING Match the exploration with the person it is most closely associated with. -Alexander Agassiz

Match the description with the most closely associated term. -Observation

The preeminent American naturalist of the late 1800s was

The phrase "Study nature, not books" is attributed to:

Match the description with its most closely associated term. -Not science

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component. -Experimental variable

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution based on data he collected during:

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component. -Experimental set

Oceans are important in all but the following ways:

The chief scientist on the HMS Challenger expedition was:

Marine organisms are excellent models for studying basic biology principals.

An early marine biology expedition to study Antarctic whales was led by:

Fundamentals of Ecology

Geology of the Ocean

Water, Waves, and Tides

Biological Concepts

Marine Microbes

Multicellular Primary Producers

Lower Invertebrates

Higher Invertebrates

Marine Fishes

Reptiles and Birds

Marine Mammals

Intertidal Communities

Estuaries

Coral Reef Communities

Continental Shelves and Neritic Zone

The Open Sea

Life in the Oceans Depths

Harvesting the Oceans Resources

Oceans in Jeopardy

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Exam 1: Science and Marine Biology

Among other discoveries, Lamarck was the first to explain the phenomenon of atolls.

Match the description with its most closely associated term. -Hypothesis

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component. -Control set

The scientific method can be best described as:

People often use the term "theory" in a variety of ways, but to a scientist, a theory has a specific meaning. Briefly describe the important features of a scientifically based theory.

Describe the modern techniques for studying marine biology and the dissemination of information about marine biology.

Marine biology is the study of:

The following marine biologist was aboard the HMS Beagle in 1831:

MATCHING Match the exploration with the person it is most closely associated with. -Alexander Agassiz

Match the description with the most closely associated term. -Observation

The preeminent American naturalist of the late 1800s was

The phrase "Study nature, not books" is attributed to:

Match the description with its most closely associated term. -Not science

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component. -Experimental variable

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution based on data he collected during:

Match the description with its most closely associated experimental component. -Experimental set

Oceans are important in all but the following ways:

The chief scientist on the HMS Challenger expedition was:

Marine organisms are excellent models for studying basic biology principals.

An early marine biology expedition to study Antarctic whales was led by:

Fundamentals of Ecology

Geology of the Ocean

Water, Waves, and Tides

Biological Concepts

Marine Microbes

Multicellular Primary Producers

Lower Invertebrates

Higher Invertebrates

Marine Fishes

Reptiles and Birds

Marine Mammals

Intertidal Communities

Estuaries

Coral Reef Communities

Continental Shelves and Neritic Zone

The Open Sea

Life in the Oceans Depths

Harvesting the Oceans Resources

Oceans in Jeopardy

Filters