Marine Biology Study Guide Questions - 1029 Verified Questions

Marine Biology Study Guide Questions

Course Introduction

Marine Biology explores the diverse ecosystems, organisms, and processes found in the worlds oceans and seas. This course covers the study of marine life from microscopic plankton to large marine mammals examining their adaptations, interactions, and roles within their environments. Students will investigate physical and chemical oceanography, the impact of human activity, issues relating to conservation and sustainability, and modern research methods used in studying marine habitats. By the end of the course, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological principles that govern life in marine environments and the importance of protecting oceanic biodiversity.

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Essentials of Oceanography 10th Edition by Alan P. Trujillo

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Planet Earth

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Q1) Distinguish between an <b>ocean</b> and a <b>sea</b>.

Answer: The ocean is the large body of salt water that covers the majority of the earth's surface (roughly 71%). We divide the global ocean into smaller oceans that are bordered by continents or latitude lines. One example is the Atlantic Ocean which is bordered on the west by North and South America, to the east by Europe and Africa, to the north by the Arctic Circle (60°N), and to the south by the Antarctic Circle (60°S). In contrast, a sea is a smaller subdivision of the ocean surrounded by land such as the Black Sea in Eastern Europe.

Q2) Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

A)autotrophic

B)chemosynthesizers

C)cyanobacteria

D)heterotrophs

E)sulfur bacteria

Answer: D

Q3) Heterotrophic organisms can make their own food from inorganic carbon sources.

A)True

B)False

Answer: False

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Chapter 2: Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor

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Q1) Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

A)Aleutian Islands

B)Andes Mountains

C)Hawaiian Islands

D)Japan

E)Mariana Trench

Answer: C

Q2) Which of the following is characteristic of oceanic-oceanic convergent plate boundaries?

A) andesitic volcanoes

B) fracture zones

C) hot spots

D) mid-ocean ridges

E) volcanic island arcs

Answer: E

Q3) The magnetic field of the Earth reverses itself each time that magma erupts at a mid-ocean ridge.

A)True

B)False

Answer: False

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