Question 1

Match the g/kg of seawater with the proper ion.
-Chloride

Accepted Answer

A) 10.76 
B) 2.71 
C) 19.35 
A) 10.76 
B) 2.71 
C) 19.35

Question 2

The average salinity of seawater is ____0/00.

Accepted Answer

A)  35 
B)  37 
C)  40 
D)  45 
E)  50 
A)  35 
B)  37 
C)  40 
D)  45 
E)  50

Question 3

Salts are removed from the oceans primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption by living organisms. 
B)  removal by sea spray. 
C)  evaporation. 
D)  adsorption onto particles. 
A)  absorption by living organisms. 
B)  removal by sea spray. 
C)  evaporation. 
D)  adsorption onto particles.

Question 4

In terms of gas solubility in sea water, what is the correct relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon dioxide > oxygen > nitrogen 
B)  Oxygen > carbon dioxide > nitrogen 
C)  Nitrogen > carbon dioxide > oxygen 
D)  Carbon dioxide > nitrogen > oxygen 
E)  Oxygen > nitrogen > carbon dioxide 
A)  Carbon dioxide > oxygen > nitrogen 
B)  Oxygen > carbon dioxide > nitrogen 
C)  Nitrogen > carbon dioxide > oxygen 
D)  Carbon dioxide > nitrogen > oxygen 
E)  Oxygen > nitrogen > carbon dioxide

Question 5

Marine organisms contain ____ % water by mass.

Accepted Answer

A)  40-50 
B)  50-60 
C)  60-70 
D)  70-80 
E)  80-90 
A)  40-50 
B)  50-60 
C)  60-70 
D)  70-80 
E)  80-90

Question 6

Deep water waves move through water having a depth that is deeper than ____ the wavelength of the wave.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 / 20 
B) 1 / 3 
C)  1 / 2 
D)  2 / 3 
E)  3 / 4 
A)  1 / 20 
B) 1 / 3 
C)  1 / 2 
D)  2 / 3 
E)  3 / 4

Question 7

A common generating force for surface waves in the oceans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  wind. 
B)  gravity. 
C)  surface tension. 
D)  capillary action. 
E)  undersea tectonic activity. 
A)  wind. 
B)  gravity. 
C)  surface tension. 
D)  capillary action. 
E)  undersea tectonic activity.

Question 8

Match the pH value with it is most closely associated term.
-Neutral

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 7 
C) 6 
A) 8 
B) 7 
C) 6

Question 9

Water can mingle with other elements because it is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  heating agent. 
B)  solvent. 
C)  solid. 
D)  vapor. 
E)  nonpolar molecule. 
A)  heating agent. 
B)  solvent. 
C)  solid. 
D)  vapor. 
E)  nonpolar molecule.

Question 10

The specific heat of water is

Accepted Answer

A)  a gram of substance. 
B)  energy required to raise a gram of substance 1S1U1P1$\circ$S1S1P0 F. 
C)  calories need to heat seawater. 
D)  energy required to raise a gram of substance 1S1U1P1$\circ$S1S1P0 C. 
E)  energy required to evaporate 1 gram of liquid water. 
A)  a gram of substance. 
B)  energy required to raise a gram of substance 1S1U1P1$\circ$S1S1P0 F. 
C)  calories need to heat seawater. 
D)  energy required to raise a gram of substance 1S1U1P1$\circ$S1S1P0 C. 
E)  energy required to evaporate 1 gram of liquid water.

Question 11

Areas between wind convection cells are characterized by having stable and consistent winds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are hydrogen bonds?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonds are weak associations bet

Question 13

Which low energy light wave length is quickly absorbed by water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red 
B)  Orange 
C)  Yellow 
D)  Green 
E)  a, b, and c above 
A)  Red 
B)  Orange 
C)  Yellow 
D)  Green 
E)  a, b, and c above

Question 14

Surface temperature is more important than salinity in determining density of surface waters in coastal areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Trace elements are not important elements for living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Gyres are divided into the following types of currents (named below) except

Accepted Answer

A)  Ekman spiral. 
B)  eastern boundary. 
C)  western boundary. 
D)  transverse. 
A)  Ekman spiral. 
B)  eastern boundary. 
C)  western boundary. 
D)  transverse.

Question 17

Match the current with the most closely associated flow direction.
-Gulf Stream

Accepted Answer

A) West to East 
B) North to South 
C) South to North 
D) East to West 
A) West to East 
B) North to South 
C) South to North 
D) East to West

Question 18

Match the pH value with it is most closely associated term.
-Acidic

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 7 
C) 6 
A) 8 
B) 7 
C) 6

Question 19

The surface tension of water is a result of the cohesive properties of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the 24 hr tidal cycle with its most closely associated term.
-Diurnal

Accepted Answer

A) one low and high 
B) two different highs and lows 
C) two equal highs and lows 
A) one low and high 
B) two different highs and lows 
C) two equal highs and lows

Match the g/kg of seawater with the proper ion. -Chloride

The average salinity of seawater is ____⁰/₀₀.

Salts are removed from the oceans primarily by

In terms of gas solubility in sea water, what is the correct relationship?

Marine organisms contain ____ % water by mass.

Deep water waves move through water having a depth that is deeper than ____ the wavelength of the wave.

A common generating force for surface waves in the oceans is:

Match the pH value with it is most closely associated term. -Neutral

Water can mingle with other elements because it is a:

The specific heat of water is

Areas between wind convection cells are characterized by having stable and consistent winds.

What are hydrogen bonds?

Which low energy light wave length is quickly absorbed by water?

Surface temperature is more important than salinity in determining density of surface waters in coastal areas.

Trace elements are not important elements for living organisms.

Gyres are divided into the following types of currents (named below) except

Match the current with the most closely associated flow direction. -Gulf Stream

Match the pH value with it is most closely associated term. -Acidic

The surface tension of water is a result of the cohesive properties of water.

Match the 24 hr tidal cycle with its most closely associated term. -Diurnal

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Match the g/kg of seawater with the proper ion. -Chloride

The average salinity of seawater is ____0/00.

Salts are removed from the oceans primarily by

In terms of gas solubility in sea water, what is the correct relationship?

Marine organisms contain ____ % water by mass.

Deep water waves move through water having a depth that is deeper than ____ the wavelength of the wave.

A common generating force for surface waves in the oceans is:

Match the pH value with it is most closely associated term. -Neutral

Water can mingle with other elements because it is a:

The specific heat of water is

Areas between wind convection cells are characterized by having stable and consistent winds.

What are hydrogen bonds?

Which low energy light wave length is quickly absorbed by water?

Surface temperature is more important than salinity in determining density of surface waters in coastal areas.

Trace elements are not important elements for living organisms.

Gyres are divided into the following types of currents (named below) except

Match the current with the most closely associated flow direction. -Gulf Stream

Match the pH value with it is most closely associated term. -Acidic

The surface tension of water is a result of the cohesive properties of water.

Match the 24 hr tidal cycle with its most closely associated term. -Diurnal

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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The average salinity of seawater is ____⁰/₀₀.