Oceanography Part 1

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1.

The Greenwich Meridian is also known as the ________.
- A.
  
  Perihelion
- B.
  
  Aphelion
- C.
  
  Prime Meridian
- D.
  
  Equator
- E.
  
  Small Circle
Correct Answer
C. Prime Meridian
2.

The Earth rotates (spins) about its
- A.
  
  Great circle
- B.
  
  Revolution
- C.
  
  Inclination
- D.
  
  Axis
- E.
  
  Equator
Correct Answer
D. Axis
3.

Which is the first day of Spring?
- A.
  
  June Solstice
- B.
  
  March 1st
- C.
  
  Vernal Equinox
- D.
  
  Equinox
- E.
  
  Solstice
Correct Answer
C. Vernal Equinox
4.

The fact that at any time during the year, the Earth's axis is parallel to its orientation at all other times is called parallelism, or ____________.
- A.
  
  Revolution
- B.
  
  Rotation
- C.
  
  Polarity
- D.
  
  Aphelion
- E.
  
  Perihelion
Correct Answer
C. Polarity
5.

At the International Dateline, there is a change of ________.
- A.
  
  Season
- B.
  
  Hour
- C.
  
  Year
- D.
  
  Day
- E.
  
  Mind
Correct Answer
D. Day
6.

Which of the following is out of order in the ideal application of the Scientific Method?
- A.
  
  Make an observation
- B.
  
  Design an experiment
- C.
  
  Observe the outcome of an experiment
- D.
  
  Formulate a rule
- E.
  
  Make a hypothesis
Correct Answer
E. Make a hypothesis
7.

The constant angle between Earth's axis and the Plane of the Ecliptic is called Earth's _________.
- A.
  
  Polarity
- B.
  
  Mean time
- C.
  
  Perihelion
- D.
  
  Aphelion
- E.
  
  Equator
Correct Answer
A. Polarity
8.

The solid, inorganic portion of the Earth system is known as the __________.
- A.
  
  Cryosphere
- B.
  
  Lithosphere
- C.
  
  Hydrosphere
- D.
  
  Atmosphere
- E.
  
  Biosphere
Correct Answer
B. Lithosphere
9.

The primary cause of Earth's seasons is the ____________.
- A.
  
  Varying output of the sun
- B.
  
  Polarity of the Earth's axis
- C.
  
  Shape of the earth
- D.
  
  Volcanic eruptions
- E.
  
  Cold experienced each wintertime
Correct Answer
B. Polarity of the Earth's axis
10.

The lowest point of the sea floor is approximately 36,000 feet (11,000 m) below sea level.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
11.

The Earth has _______ "Principal" oceans.
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  7
- E.
  
  5
Correct Answer
C. 4
12.

The first humans from the Western Hemisphere known to have developed the ability to navigate the oceans were the:
- A.
  
  Vikings
- B.
  
  Phoenicians
- C.
  
  Neanderthals
- D.
  
  Egyptians
- E.
  
  Incas
Correct Answer
B. Phoenicians
13.

The first European explorer to successfully circumnavigate the globe was:
- A.
  
  Vasco de Balboa
- B.
  
  James Cook
- C.
  
  Ferdinand Magellan
- D.
  
  Thor Heyerdahl
- E.
  
  Juan Cabrillo
Correct Answer
C. Ferdinand Magellan
14.

In general, oceanic crust is ________ dense than continental crust.
- A.
  
  More
- B.
  
  Less
- C.
  
  About the same
- D.
  
  None of the above
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
A. More
15.

On maps, the 'scale' relates ______ to ______.
- A.
  
  Earth Distance, Earth Distance
- B.
  
  Map distance, Map distance
- C.
  
  Map distance, Earth Distance
- D.
  
  Earth Distance, map distortion
- E.
  
  Map distortion, map distance
Correct Answer
C. Map distance, Earth Distance
16.

The remote sensing technique which is most commonly used underwater is _______.
- A.
  
  Radar
- B.
  
  Sonar
- C.
  
  Passive microwave
- D.
  
  Thermal infrared
- E.
  
  A microwave oven
Correct Answer
B. Sonar
17.

The very earliest forms of life were probably ________________. Which means that they require an external food supply
- A.
  
  Omnivores
- B.
  
  Herbivores
- C.
  
  Autotrophs
- D.
  
  Heterotrophs
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Heterotrophs
18.

The early formation of the earth's atmosphere probably resulted from:
- A.
  
  Evaporation from glaciers
- B.
  
  Outgassing of gasses and water vapor from the
- C.
  
  Solar winds
- D.
  
  The break-up of Pangea
- E.
  
  Plant decomposition
Correct Answer
B. Outgassing of gasses and water vapor from the
19.

What was the name of the former supercontinent before it was broken up?
- A.
  
  Atlantis
- B.
  
  North America
- C.
  
  Pangaea
- D.
  
  Continentia
- E.
  
  Azusa
Correct Answer
C. Pangaea
20.

The theory of continental drift was first put forth by:
- A.
  
  Ptolemy
- B.
  
  Eric the Red
- C.
  
  Albert Einstein
- D.
  
  Alfred Wegener
- E.
  
  None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. Alfred Wegener
21.

All of the following are evidence for Continental Drift EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Matching fossil assemblages on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean
- B.
  
  Paleomagnetism
- C.
  
  Pangea
- D.
  
  Matching sequences of rock types and mountains on the opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean
- E.
  
  Meteor Craters
Correct Answer
E. Meteor Craters
22.

The figure shows what type of tectonic plate boundary?
- A.
  
  Convergent boundary
- B.
  
  Divergent boundary
- C.
  
  Transform boundary
- D.
  
  Reverse fault zone
- E.
  
  Volcanic island arc
Correct Answer
B. Divergent boundary
23.

The type of plate boundary shown in the figure occurs at what area on earth?
- A.
  
  Mid Atlantic spreading center
- B.
  
  Cascade volcanic chain
- C.
  
  Marianas trench
- D.
  
  Himalayas mountain range
- E.
  
  San Andreas Fault
Correct Answer
A. Mid Atlantic spreading center
24.

The figure shows what type of tectonic plate boundary?
- A.
  
  Convergent boundary
- B.
  
  Divergent Boundary
- C.
  
  Transform Boundary
- D.
  
  Reverse fault zone
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Convergent boundary
25.

The type of plate boundary shown in the figure is reflected at what area or location on earth?
- A.
  
  Mid Atlantic spreading center
- B.
  
  Cascadia subduction zone
- C.
  
  Marianas trench
- D.
  
  Himalayas mountain range
- E.
  
  San Andreas Fault
Correct Answer
B. Cascadia subduction zone

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Oceanography Part 1

The Greenwich Meridian is also known as the ________.

The Earth rotates (spins) about its

Which is the first day of Spring?

The fact that at any time during the year, the Earth's axis is parallel to its orientation at all other times is called parallelism, or ____________.

At the International Dateline, there is a change of ________.

Which of the following is out of order in the ideal application of the Scientific Method?

The constant angle between Earth's axis and the Plane of the Ecliptic is called Earth's _________.

The solid, inorganic portion of the Earth system is known as the __________.

The primary cause of Earth's seasons is the ____________.

The lowest point of the sea floor is approximately 36,000 feet (11,000 m) below sea level.

The Earth has _______ "Principal" oceans.

The first humans from the Western Hemisphere known to have developed the ability to navigate the oceans were the:

The first European explorer to successfully circumnavigate the globe was:

In general, oceanic crust is ________ dense than continental crust.

On maps, the 'scale' relates ______ to ______.

The remote sensing technique which is most commonly used underwater is _______.

The very earliest forms of life were probably ________________. Which means that they require an external food supply

The early formation of the earth's atmosphere probably resulted from:

What was the name of the former supercontinent before it was broken up?

The theory of continental drift was first put forth by:

All of the following are evidence for Continental Drift EXCEPT:

The figure shows what type of tectonic plate boundary?

The type of plate boundary shown in the figure occurs at what area on earth?

The figure shows what type of tectonic plate boundary?

The type of plate boundary shown in the figure is reflected at what area or location on earth?

On maps, the 'scale' relates to .