Question 1

For a scientific theory to enjoy broad acceptance by the scientific community it must:

Accepted Answer

A)  be based on numerous observations. 
B)  have one or more hypotheses that have been tested and accepted. 
C)  be supported by an important scientist. 
D)  both a and b 
E)  both b and c 
A)  be based on numerous observations. 
B)  have one or more hypotheses that have been tested and accepted. 
C)  be supported by an important scientist. 
D)  both a and b 
E)  both b and c

Question 2

Define the following terms:

Accepted Answer

Oceanography is the study of the oceans

Question 3

Which of these hypotheses cannot be tested by an experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological interactions between barnacle species are responsible for their distribution patterns. 
B)  Night-feeding fishes rely on their sense of smell to locate prey. 
C)  The growth of salt marsh grass is limited by nitrogen availability. 
D)  Certain humpback whale behaviors are important for attracting a mate. 
E)  Goldfish prefer to eat brightly-colored foods. 
A)  Biological interactions between barnacle species are responsible for their distribution patterns. 
B)  Night-feeding fishes rely on their sense of smell to locate prey. 
C)  The growth of salt marsh grass is limited by nitrogen availability. 
D)  Certain humpback whale behaviors are important for attracting a mate. 
E)  Goldfish prefer to eat brightly-colored foods.

Question 4

Describe the first obtained evidence for the existence of life in the deeper reaches of the ocean.

Accepted Answer

The recovery of transatlantic

Question 5

Charles Darwin's observations while aboard the HMS Beagle led eventually to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  idea that life started on land. 
B) theory that life's origin was in fresh water. 
C)  theory for the process that causes evolution. 
D)  re-birth of marine biology. 
E)  idea that life could not survive in the deep sea. 
A)  idea that life started on land. 
B) theory that life's origin was in fresh water. 
C)  theory for the process that causes evolution. 
D)  re-birth of marine biology. 
E)  idea that life could not survive in the deep sea.

Question 6

Ivan Valiela's hypothesis that the growth of salt marsh grass is limited by nitrogen availability was:

Accepted Answer

A)  disproved by the growth of larger and taller grass in his control (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
B)  disproved by the growth of larger and taller grass in his experimental (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
C)  supported by the growth of larger and taller grass in his experimental (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
D)  supported by the growth of larger and taller grass in his control (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
E)  unsupported by a poor experimental design. 
A)  disproved by the growth of larger and taller grass in his control (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
B)  disproved by the growth of larger and taller grass in his experimental (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
C)  supported by the growth of larger and taller grass in his experimental (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
D)  supported by the growth of larger and taller grass in his control (nitrogen-fertilized) plots. 
E)  unsupported by a poor experimental design.

Question 7

The most complete scientific picture of the oceans comes from:

Accepted Answer

A)  thorough oceanographic studies. 
B)  thorough marine biology studies. 
C)  combining oceanography and marine biology information. 
D)  having ocean usage policies. 
E)  the popular media. 
A)  thorough oceanographic studies. 
B)  thorough marine biology studies. 
C)  combining oceanography and marine biology information. 
D)  having ocean usage policies. 
E)  the popular media.

Question 8

An early marine biology expedition to the North Pole was led by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the description with the corresponding term.
-Deductive reasoning

Accepted Answer

A) an orderly pattern of gathering and analyzing information 
B) proposing general explanations from a few observations 
C) proposing specific explanations from a general principle 
A) an orderly pattern of gathering and analyzing information 
B) proposing general explanations from a few observations 
C) proposing specific explanations from a general principle

Question 10

Modern oceanography and marine biology were attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the voyage of the Beagle. 
B)  the discoveries of Alvin. 
C)  the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable. 
D)  expeditions of Alexander Agassiz. 
E)  the Challenger expedition. 
A)  the voyage of the Beagle. 
B)  the discoveries of Alvin. 
C)  the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable. 
D)  expeditions of Alexander Agassiz. 
E)  the Challenger expedition.

Question 11

Match the marine biology institute with the state where it located.
-California

Accepted Answer

A) Scripps Institute of Oceanography 
B) Friday Harbor Laboratories 
C) Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole 
D) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science 
A) Scripps Institute of Oceanography 
B) Friday Harbor Laboratories 
C) Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole 
D) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Question 12

Today it is generally believed that animals cannot live below the lit regions of the ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

State at least two factors which contributed to increased exploration of the oceans in the 18th and 19th centuries?

Accepted Answer

The development of b

For a scientific theory to enjoy broad acceptance by the scientific community it must:

Define the following terms:

Which of these hypotheses cannot be tested by an experiment?

Describe the first obtained evidence for the existence of life in the deeper reaches of the ocean.

Charles Darwin's observations while aboard the HMS Beagle led eventually to the:

Ivan Valiela's hypothesis that the growth of salt marsh grass is limited by nitrogen availability was:

The most complete scientific picture of the oceans comes from:

An early marine biology expedition to the North Pole was led by:

Match the description with the corresponding term. -Deductive reasoning

Modern oceanography and marine biology were attributed to:

Match the marine biology institute with the state where it located. -California

Today it is generally believed that animals cannot live below the lit regions of the ocean.

State at least two factors which contributed to increased exploration of the oceans in the 18^th and 19^th centuries?

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

For a scientific theory to enjoy broad acceptance by the scientific community it must:

Define the following terms:

Which of these hypotheses cannot be tested by an experiment?

Describe the first obtained evidence for the existence of life in the deeper reaches of the ocean.

Charles Darwin's observations while aboard the HMS Beagle led eventually to the:

Ivan Valiela's hypothesis that the growth of salt marsh grass is limited by nitrogen availability was:

The most complete scientific picture of the oceans comes from:

An early marine biology expedition to the North Pole was led by:

Match the description with the corresponding term. -Deductive reasoning

Modern oceanography and marine biology were attributed to:

Match the marine biology institute with the state where it located. -California

Today it is generally believed that animals cannot live below the lit regions of the ocean.

State at least two factors which contributed to increased exploration of the oceans in the 18th and 19th centuries?

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

State at least two factors which contributed to increased exploration of the oceans in the 18^th and 19^th centuries?