Question 1

Match the wave term with the most closely associated description.
-Wave refraction

Accepted Answer

A) a wave that bends B) water depth a wave's length A) a wave that bends B) water depth a wave's length A

Question 2

When a shallow extension of the sea dries out it leaves salt deposits called:

Accepted Answer

A)  participates. 
B)  conglomerates. 
C)  evaporites. 
D)  rock salt. 
E)  sedimentary layers. 
A)  participates. 
B)  conglomerates. 
C)  evaporites. 
D)  rock salt. 
E)  sedimentary layers. C

Question 3

Seawater is considered buffered due to the presence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen ions. 
B)  nitrogen ions. 
C)  bicarbonate ions. 
D)  silicon ions. 
E)  calcium ions. 
A)  oxygen ions. 
B)  nitrogen ions. 
C)  bicarbonate ions. 
D)  silicon ions. 
E)  calcium ions. C

Question 4

Match the Percentage by Volume in the Ocean with the gas.
-Nitrogen

Accepted Answer

A) 83% 
B) 11% 
C) 6% 
A) 83% 
B) 11% 
C) 6%

Question 5

Air in the northern hemisphere is deflected to the left of its direction of movement due to the Coriolis effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the astronomical conditions that give rise to the extreme spring tides during certain periods of the month.

Accepted Answer

During a full or new moon, the Earth, mo

Question 7

Describe four properties of water that make it indispensable for life as we know it on Earth. How do the properties of water arise?

Accepted Answer

Water is an excellent solvent of polar m

Question 8

Match the Percentage by Volume in the Ocean with the gas.
-Carbon dioxide

Accepted Answer

A) 83% 
B) 11% 
C) 6% 
A) 83% 
B) 11% 
C) 6%

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the gas with the most closely associated atmospheric percentage.
-Nitrogen

Accepted Answer

A) 20.99% 
B) 0.03% 
C) 78.08% 
A) 20.99% 
B) 0.03% 
C) 78.08%

Question 10

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to objects is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesion. 
B)  surface tension. 
C)  dissolving ability. 
D)  adhesion. 
E)  viscosity. 
A)  cohesion. 
B)  surface tension. 
C)  dissolving ability. 
D)  adhesion. 
E)  viscosity.

Question 11

Explain what happens at the molecular level when a salt such as NaCl dissolves in water.

Accepted Answer

Ionic molecules, such as NaCl, dissolve

Question 12

What property of water allows it to stick to objects and make them wet?

Accepted Answer

Water is attracted to the surf

Question 13

Acids are compounds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  can bind hydrogen ions. 
B)  can release hydrogen ions. 
C)  are pH 8 or above. 
D)  contain hydrogen and hydroxide ions equal in number. 
E)  raise pH. 
A)  can bind hydrogen ions. 
B)  can release hydrogen ions. 
C)  are pH 8 or above. 
D)  contain hydrogen and hydroxide ions equal in number. 
E)  raise pH.

Question 14

Water's pH is considered neutral when:

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrogen can be bound. 
B)  hydrogen can be released. 
C)  water is slightly alkaline. 
D)  hydrogen and hydroxide ions are equal in number. 
A)  hydrogen can be bound. 
B)  hydrogen can be released. 
C)  water is slightly alkaline. 
D)  hydrogen and hydroxide ions are equal in number.

Question 15

Match the wave term with the most closely associated description.
-Shallowater wave

Accepted Answer

A) a wave that bends B) water depth a wave's length A) a wave that bends B) water depth a wave's length

Question 16

A falling tide is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  flood tide. 
B)  spring tide. 
C)  neap tide. 
D)  ebb tide. 
E)  mixed tide. 
A)  flood tide. 
B)  spring tide. 
C)  neap tide. 
D)  ebb tide. 
E)  mixed tide.

Question 17

Match the wave type with the most closely associated description.
-Forced wave

Accepted Answer

A) no longer influenced by wind from a storm 
B) wind generated and restored by gravity 
C) increasing in size due to winds from a storm 
A) no longer influenced by wind from a storm 
B) wind generated and restored by gravity 
C) increasing in size due to winds from a storm

Question 18

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to one another is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  cohesion. 
B)  polarity. 
C)  dissolving ability. 
D)  adhesion. 
E)  viscosity. 
A)  cohesion. 
B)  polarity. 
C)  dissolving ability. 
D)  adhesion. 
E)  viscosity.

Question 19

Tsunamis are usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  deep-water waves. 
B)  shallow-water waves. 
C)  wind waves. 
D)  capillary waves. 
E)  the result of winter storms. 
A)  deep-water waves. 
B)  shallow-water waves. 
C)  wind waves. 
D)  capillary waves. 
E)  the result of winter storms.

Question 20

The salinity of seawater at the equator is:

Accepted Answer

A)  high due to evaporation. 
B)  low due to precipitation. 
C)  high due to freezing. 
D)  low due to river input. 
A)  high due to evaporation. 
B)  low due to precipitation. 
C)  high due to freezing. 
D)  low due to river input.

Match the wave term with the most closely associated description. -Wave refraction

When a shallow extension of the sea dries out it leaves salt deposits called:

Seawater is considered buffered due to the presence of:

Match the Percentage by Volume in the Ocean with the gas. -Nitrogen

Air in the northern hemisphere is deflected to the left of its direction of movement due to the Coriolis effect.

Describe the astronomical conditions that give rise to the extreme spring tides during certain periods of the month.

Describe four properties of water that make it indispensable for life as we know it on Earth. How do the properties of water arise?

Match the Percentage by Volume in the Ocean with the gas. -Carbon dioxide

MATCHING Match the gas with the most closely associated atmospheric percentage. -Nitrogen

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to objects is called:

Explain what happens at the molecular level when a salt such as NaCl dissolves in water.

What property of water allows it to stick to objects and make them wet?

Acids are compounds that:

Water's pH is considered neutral when:

Match the wave term with the most closely associated description. -Shallowater wave

A falling tide is called a(n):

Match the wave type with the most closely associated description. -Forced wave

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to one another is called:

Tsunamis are usually:

The salinity of seawater at the equator is:

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Exam 4: Water, Waves, and Tides

Match the wave term with the most closely associated description. -Wave refraction

When a shallow extension of the sea dries out it leaves salt deposits called:

Seawater is considered buffered due to the presence of:

Match the Percentage by Volume in the Ocean with the gas. -Nitrogen

Air in the northern hemisphere is deflected to the left of its direction of movement due to the Coriolis effect.

Describe the astronomical conditions that give rise to the extreme spring tides during certain periods of the month.

Describe four properties of water that make it indispensable for life as we know it on Earth. How do the properties of water arise?

Match the Percentage by Volume in the Ocean with the gas. -Carbon dioxide

MATCHING Match the gas with the most closely associated atmospheric percentage. -Nitrogen

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to objects is called:

Explain what happens at the molecular level when a salt such as NaCl dissolves in water.

What property of water allows it to stick to objects and make them wet?

Acids are compounds that:

Water's pH is considered neutral when:

Match the wave term with the most closely associated description. -Shallowater wave

A falling tide is called a(n):

Match the wave type with the most closely associated description. -Forced wave

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to one another is called:

Tsunamis are usually:

The salinity of seawater at the equator is:

Science and Marine Biology

Fundamentals of Ecology

Geology of the Ocean

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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