Question 1

Seamounts are formed from underwater volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Trenches

Accepted Answer

A) deep crevices in the ocean floor 
B) continuous series of large, underwater, volcanic mountains 
C) associated with trenches 
A) deep crevices in the ocean floor 
B) continuous series of large, underwater, volcanic mountains 
C) associated with trenches

Question 3

The solid region of crust and upper mantle is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  the asthenosphere. 
B)  the mantle. 
C)  the lithosphere. 
D)  the outer core. 
E)  the inner core. 
A)  the asthenosphere. 
B)  the mantle. 
C)  the lithosphere. 
D)  the outer core. 
E)  the inner core.

Question 4

Continental crust is older than oceanic crust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Crust lithosphere

Accepted Answer

A) layer between crust and mantle 
B) where plates move toward each other 
C) where plates move apart 
D) where plates move laterally beside each other 
A) layer between crust and mantle 
B) where plates move toward each other 
C) where plates move apart 
D) where plates move laterally beside each other

Question 6

The continental crust is primarily comprised of all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  granite-type rock. 
B)  basalt-type rock. 
C)  quarts-type rock. 
D)  silicon-type rock. 
E)  sedimentary rock. 
A)  granite-type rock. 
B)  basalt-type rock. 
C)  quarts-type rock. 
D)  silicon-type rock. 
E)  sedimentary rock.

Question 7

Gaseous oxygen formed in the earth's atmosphere as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  outgassing from the interior of the planet. 
B)  respiration of bacteria. 
C)  input from outer space. 
D)  photosynthesis. 
A)  outgassing from the interior of the planet. 
B)  respiration of bacteria. 
C)  input from outer space. 
D)  photosynthesis.

Question 8

Describe the two processes that form and maintain submarine canyons.

Accepted Answer

Submarine canyons could have been formed

Question 9

The skeletons of radiolarians contribute to biogenous sediment that is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  diatomaceous ooze. 
B)  calcareous ooze. 
C)  manganese ooze. 
D)  siliceous ooze. 
E)  hydrogenous ooze. 
A)  diatomaceous ooze. 
B)  calcareous ooze. 
C)  manganese ooze. 
D)  siliceous ooze. 
E)  hydrogenous ooze.

Question 10

Describe the process that recycles oceanic crust.

Accepted Answer

During the processes of subduction, old

Question 11

The two continents that suggested continental drift are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  North and South America. 
B)  North America and Europe. 
C)  South America and Africa. 
D)  Europe and Asia. 
E)  Australia and India. 
A)  North and South America. 
B)  North America and Europe. 
C)  South America and Africa. 
D)  Europe and Asia. 
E)  Australia and India.

Question 12

When Pangea first broke up it formed

Accepted Answer

A)  North and South America. 
B)  Africa and South America. 
C)  Antarctic and Godwanaland. 
D)  East and West Hemisphere. 
E)  Laurasia and Godwanaland. 
A)  North and South America. 
B)  Africa and South America. 
C)  Antarctic and Godwanaland. 
D)  East and West Hemisphere. 
E)  Laurasia and Godwanaland.

Question 13

The ocean is frequently referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  circumpolar ocean. 
B)  seven seas. 
C)  world ocean. 
D)  Indo-Pacific Ocean. 
E)  the cradle of civilization. 
A)  circumpolar ocean. 
B)  seven seas. 
C)  world ocean. 
D)  Indo-Pacific Ocean. 
E)  the cradle of civilization.

Question 14

Match the words with those the most closely associated term.
-Continental rise

Accepted Answer

A) landscape change between components of the continental margin 
B) transition to the deep ocean floor 
C) shallow extensions of the continents 
D) gentle slope beyond the shelf break 
A) landscape change between components of the continental margin 
B) transition to the deep ocean floor 
C) shallow extensions of the continents 
D) gentle slope beyond the shelf break

Question 15

A core sample is taken 100 km west of and parallel to a ridge system. Magnetic readings of the rock show a reversal of the Earth's magnetic field. How many km east of the ridge system must scientists travel to collect a core sample with the same magnetic properties?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  200 
D)  0 km; collect the sample directly at the ridge 
A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  200 
D)  0 km; collect the sample directly at the ridge

Question 16

Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Island arcs

Accepted Answer

A) deep crevices in the ocean floor 
B) continuous series of large, underwater, volcanic mountains 
C) associated with trenches 
A) deep crevices in the ocean floor 
B) continuous series of large, underwater, volcanic mountains 
C) associated with trenches

Question 17

What two opposing roles do turbidity currents play in shaping the continental shelf?

Accepted Answer

Turbidity currents play a major role in

Question 18

Lithosphere plates move in opposite directions past each other at regions known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  divergent plate boundaries. 
B)  convergent plate boundaries. 
C)  escarpments. 
D)  transform faults. 
E)  hydrothermal vents. 
A)  divergent plate boundaries. 
B)  convergent plate boundaries. 
C)  escarpments. 
D)  transform faults. 
E)  hydrothermal vents.

Question 19

As sand moves rapidly down the continental slope it can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  convergence. 
B)  earthquakes. 
C)  turbidity currents. 
D)  shelf breaks. 
E)  midocean ridges. 
A)  convergence. 
B)  earthquakes. 
C)  turbidity currents. 
D)  shelf breaks. 
E)  midocean ridges.

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the water body term with its most closely associated description.
-Gulf

Accepted Answer

A) small ocean body more or less landlocked 
B) all the oceans 
C) small body of water cut off by land formations 
A) small ocean body more or less landlocked 
B) all the oceans 
C) small body of water cut off by land formations

Seamounts are formed from underwater volcanoes.

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Trenches

The solid region of crust and upper mantle is called:

Continental crust is older than oceanic crust.

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Crust lithosphere

The continental crust is primarily comprised of all the following except:

Gaseous oxygen formed in the earth's atmosphere as a result of:

Describe the two processes that form and maintain submarine canyons.

The skeletons of radiolarians contribute to biogenous sediment that is called:

Describe the process that recycles oceanic crust.

The two continents that suggested continental drift are called:

When Pangea first broke up it formed

The ocean is frequently referred to as:

Match the words with those the most closely associated term. -Continental rise

A core sample is taken 100 km west of and parallel to a ridge system. Magnetic readings of the rock show a reversal of the Earth's magnetic field. How many km east of the ridge system must scientists travel to collect a core sample with the same magnetic properties?

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Island arcs

What two opposing roles do turbidity currents play in shaping the continental shelf?

Lithosphere plates move in opposite directions past each other at regions known as:

As sand moves rapidly down the continental slope it can lead to:

MATCHING Match the water body term with its most closely associated description. -Gulf

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Seamounts are formed from underwater volcanoes.

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Trenches

The solid region of crust and upper mantle is called:

Continental crust is older than oceanic crust.

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Crust lithosphere

The continental crust is primarily comprised of all the following except:

Gaseous oxygen formed in the earth's atmosphere as a result of:

Describe the two processes that form and maintain submarine canyons.

The skeletons of radiolarians contribute to biogenous sediment that is called:

Describe the process that recycles oceanic crust.

The two continents that suggested continental drift are called:

When Pangea first broke up it formed

The ocean is frequently referred to as:

Match the words with those the most closely associated term. -Continental rise

A core sample is taken 100 km west of and parallel to a ridge system. Magnetic readings of the rock show a reversal of the Earth's magnetic field. How many km east of the ridge system must scientists travel to collect a core sample with the same magnetic properties?

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Island arcs

What two opposing roles do turbidity currents play in shaping the continental shelf?

Lithosphere plates move in opposite directions past each other at regions known as:

As sand moves rapidly down the continental slope it can lead to:

MATCHING Match the water body term with its most closely associated description. -Gulf

Science and Marine Biology

Fundamentals of Ecology

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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