How Much Do You Know About Oceanography?
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How long is the Midocean Ridge
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10,000 miles
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50,000 miles
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100,000 miles
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2 miles
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900 miles
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Oceanography is the studying and exploring the ocean as well as understanding and unravelling the mysteries by analysing biology, chemistry, geology, and physics to understand the processes within it. This quiz will test your knowledge on the basics of oceanography. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
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Modern oceanography is typically attributed to the Challenger Expedition, which began when?
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1872
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1888
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1891
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1856
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A. 1872Explanation
The British expedition took rock samples, recorded water temperatures and performed many other important observations.Rate this question:
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What topic does physical oceanography research?
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Properties of sea water
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The shallow areas where land meets water
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The traits of underwater soils
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A. Properties of sea waterExplanation
The chemistry of sea water changes constantly depending on weather conditions and many other factors.Rate this question:
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What is the approximate temperature of the deep ocean?
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39 degrees Fahrenheit
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42 degrees Fahrenheit
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45 degrees Fahrenheit
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38 degrees Fahrenheit
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A. 39 degrees FahrenheitExplanation
The deep ocean is a dark and frigid place.Rate this question:
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What percentage of the world's volcanic activity occurs within the oceans?
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90%
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70%
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50%
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80%
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A. 90%Explanation
Those volcanic eruptions have a large impact on the surrounding ecosystems.Rate this question:
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Scientists that study the ocean are called this.
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Scientists of the oceans
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Ocean Scientists
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Oceanographers
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Weather Scientist
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A. OceanographersExplanation
Oceanographers are scientists who study the ocean. They specialize in various aspects of the ocean, such as its physical properties, marine life, and the interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere. They use various tools and techniques to collect data and analyze it in order to understand the complex systems and processes of the ocean. By studying the ocean, oceanographers contribute to our knowledge of climate change, marine ecosystems, and natural hazards such as tsunamis and hurricanes.Rate this question:
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Oceanographers study hydrothermal vents. What are these?
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Underwater volcanoes
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rare fish
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Seaweed holes
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Tsunmai
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A. Underwater volcanoesExplanation
Hydrothermal vents are underwater volcanoes. These are openings in the Earth's crust where hot water and minerals are released into the surrounding ocean. They are often found near tectonic plate boundaries and are associated with volcanic activity. Oceanographers study these vents to understand their geological and biological significance, as they support unique ecosystems and contribute to the chemical composition of the oceans.Rate this question:
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The substances in seawater, which most affect the colour reflected are:
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Phytoplankton
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zooplankton
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salt
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Trace metals
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A. PhytoplanktonExplanation
Phytoplankton are microscopic marine plants that contain pigments, such as chlorophyll, which give them their green color. These pigments can absorb and scatter light, affecting the color of seawater. When there is a high concentration of phytoplankton in the water, the color reflected can appear greenish. Therefore, the presence of phytoplankton is the most influential factor in determining the color of seawater.Rate this question:
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If you study chemical elements in seawater, you're practising which branch of oceanography?
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Biological Oceanography
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Physical Oceanography
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Chemical Oceanography
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None
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A. Chemical OceanographyExplanation
The oceans perpetually cycle chemicals of all kinds through their currentsRate this question:
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How did the first researchers determine ocean depths?
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They refracted light into the depths
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Rope and Lead Weights
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They attached rope to a large fish and released it
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None
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A. Rope and Lead WeightsExplanation
It was called sounding, and it was primitive but effective.Rate this question:
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