Question 1

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-galaxy layer and solid inner layer

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A)  gaseous and dusty space cloud
B)  rich in ferromagnesian minerals, between crust and core
C)  composed of iron and nickel, liquid outer
D)  Big Bang
E)  outermost portion of the Earth, basalt and graniteF) Milky WayG) solar windsH) B) and C)
I) B) and F) F

Question 2

Free oxygen was present in the Earth's primordial atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding continental and oceanic crust is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Continental crust and oceanic crust have equivalent densities.
B)   Continental crust is thicker and denser than oceanic crust.
C)   Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust.
D)   Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
E)   Continental crust is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The four principle oceans of the Earth are the:

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A)   Atlantic, Arctic, Mediterranean, and Pacific Oceans.
B)   Atlantic, Arctic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
C)   Atlantic, Antarctic, Mediterranean, and Pacific Oceans.
D)   Antarctic, Caspian, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
E)   Antarctic, Arctic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Heterotrophic organisms manufacture their own food using sunlight energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

When the Earth cooled, the layers of the earth separated based on density differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The scientific method includes all of the following :

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A)   data collection.
B)   evaluation of data.
C)   hypothesis formation.
D)   hypothesis testing.
E)   validation of theory.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

In general, the chemical composition of ocean water has remained constant through geologic time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss advances in oceanographic navigation occurring over the course of human history.

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Question 10

Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory.

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A hypothesis is a stated relationship be...

Question 11

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Ptolemy

Accepted Answer

A)  first determination of Earth's circumference
B)  mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude
C)  made important observations about drift of sea ice
D)  first European explorer to Pacific Ocean
E)  led voyage that first used the marine chronometerF) mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the GreeksG) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globeH) incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep oceanI) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problemJ) established temporary settlement in North AmericaK) D) and F)
L) A) and B)

Question 12

Christopher Columbus established trade routes from Europe around Africa to India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The nebular hypothesis suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)   all bodies in the solar system formed from an enormous gas cloud.
B)   Earth's moon is an asteroid captured by the Earth's gravity.
C)   galaxies such as the Milky Way form independent of one another.
D)   the Earth was formed by a cosmic explosion, a "big bang".
E)   the moon is derived from a protoplanet.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

The Earth formed 4.6 billion years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases.
- Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium carbonate
B)  carbon dioxide
C)  chlorophyll
D)  oxygen
E)  waterF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 16

The Ming Dynasty ships used magnetic compasses similar to those used today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases.
- Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  autotrophic
B)  chemosynthesizers
C)  cyanobacteria
D)  heterotrophs
E)  sulfur bacteriaF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Significant oceanographic knowledge was acquired during the Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 19

Match the term or person with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-Magellan

Accepted Answer

A)  first determination of Earth's circumference
B)  mapped world with Roman knowledge showing latitude and longitude
C)  made important observations about drift of sea ice
D)  first European explorer to Pacific Ocean
E)  led voyage that first used the marine chronometerF) mapped the Mediterranean Sea for the GreeksG) led voyage that first circumnavigated the globeH) incorrectly concluded that no life exists in deep oceanI) used ecological approach to solve fisheries problemJ) established temporary settlement in North AmericaK) D) and F)
L) E) and J)

Question 20

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases.
- Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cook
B)  Cosmas
C)  Darwin
D)  Herodotus
E)  MercatorF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

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