Question 1

The ocean is divided up into distinct natural divisions called oceans and seas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The first life forms on Earth arose:

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 3.5 billion years ago. 
B)  at the same time as the formation of the Earth. 
C)  relatively recently - about 250,000,000 years ago. 
D)  about 10,000 years ago. 
A)  more than 3.5 billion years ago. 
B)  at the same time as the formation of the Earth. 
C)  relatively recently - about 250,000,000 years ago. 
D)  about 10,000 years ago. A

Question 3

The earliest known fossils were discovered in northwestern Australia and resemble modern-day:

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria. 
B)  animals. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  viruses. 
A)  bacteria. 
B)  animals. 
C)  fungi. 
D)  viruses. A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypotheses can never be revised. 
B)  Hypotheses are commonly revised especially considering new technologies. 
C)  Scientific laws summarize experimental observations. 
D)  Science is a circular process. 
A)  Hypotheses can never be revised. 
B)  Hypotheses are commonly revised especially considering new technologies. 
C)  Scientific laws summarize experimental observations. 
D)  Science is a circular process.

Question 5

In the scientific method, scientific theories:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be tested and verified by observations. 
B)  must be verified by the leading authorities in the field. 
C)  must be consistent with previous, universally accepted scientific concepts. 
D)  must be consistent with the fact that the ocean is of great age. 
A)  must be tested and verified by observations. 
B)  must be verified by the leading authorities in the field. 
C)  must be consistent with previous, universally accepted scientific concepts. 
D)  must be consistent with the fact that the ocean is of great age.

Question 6

The world ocean:

Accepted Answer

A)  plays a minor role in the weather and shape of landmasses of the Earth. 
B)  does not influence the way organisms live on land. 
C)  is the dominant feature of the Earth and most of its living organisms. 
D)  represents over half of the Earth's radius. 
A)  plays a minor role in the weather and shape of landmasses of the Earth. 
B)  does not influence the way organisms live on land. 
C)  is the dominant feature of the Earth and most of its living organisms. 
D)  represents over half of the Earth's radius.

Question 7

Marine science draws on information from disciplines of geology, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Planets other than Earth with liquid on or near the surface are _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonexistent 
B)  less rare than we thought 
C)  extremely common but only in the form of water 
D)  extremely common but only as ice 
A)  nonexistent 
B)  less rare than we thought 
C)  extremely common but only in the form of water 
D)  extremely common but only as ice

Question 9

Evidence suggests that the first biomolecules or "living" molecules may have formed near:

Accepted Answer

A)  the continents. 
B)  subduction zones. 
C)  the surface of the ocean. 
D)  mineral-rich seeps on the ocean floor. 
A)  the continents. 
B)  subduction zones. 
C)  the surface of the ocean. 
D)  mineral-rich seeps on the ocean floor.

Question 10

Volcanic venting of substances including water vapor is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  outgassing 
B)  fissure 
C)  fusion 
D)  condensation 
A)  outgassing 
B)  fissure 
C)  fusion 
D)  condensation

Question 11

Gravity was important in the formation of our planet because it pulled dense metals such as iron and nickel inward, forming the Earth's core.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An example of another body in our solar system that has an ocean is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the moon of Earth. 
B)  Europa. 
C)  Mars. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  the moon of Earth. 
B)  Europa. 
C)  Mars. 
D)  none of these.

Question 13

A galaxy is a huge rotating aggregation of stars, dust, gas and other debris held together by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nebulae 
B)  gravity 
C)  moons 
D)  vapor 
A)  nebulae 
B)  gravity 
C)  moons 
D)  vapor

Question 14

The universe began to form around 13 billion years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The inner core of the Earth is primarily made of__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnesium 
B)  water 
C)  iron 
D)  silicates 
A)  magnesium 
B)  water 
C)  iron 
D)  silicates

Question 16

To recreate an environment for biosynthesis, scientists included all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  unstable chemical conditions. 
B)  oxygen. 
C)  sparks. 
D)  dissolved compounds and gases thought to be present in the early atmosphere. 
A)  unstable chemical conditions. 
B)  oxygen. 
C)  sparks. 
D)  dissolved compounds and gases thought to be present in the early atmosphere.

Question 17

There is convincing evidence that there was once water on Mars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Life on Earth probably evolved in the ocean. All of the following evidence supports this statement EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the cellular makeup of all living organisms depends on a saline solution to dissolve and transport chemicals. 
B)  biosynthesis cannot occur without high concentrations of free oxygen, similar to the condition of Earth's early atmosphere and ocean. 
C)  the basic molecules of life (simple sugars and amino acids) form spontaneously in a solution similar to that of Earth's early ocean. 
D)  the thermal and chemical characteristics of water allow intricate biochemical reactions to occur, such as those required for biosynthesis. 
A)  the cellular makeup of all living organisms depends on a saline solution to dissolve and transport chemicals. 
B)  biosynthesis cannot occur without high concentrations of free oxygen, similar to the condition of Earth's early atmosphere and ocean. 
C)  the basic molecules of life (simple sugars and amino acids) form spontaneously in a solution similar to that of Earth's early ocean. 
D)  the thermal and chemical characteristics of water allow intricate biochemical reactions to occur, such as those required for biosynthesis.

Question 19

The hypothesis that best explains how the universe was formed is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Condensation Theory 
B)  Scientific Method 
C)  Outgassing Theory 
D)  Big Bang Theory 
A)  Condensation Theory 
B)  Scientific Method 
C)  Outgassing Theory 
D)  Big Bang Theory

Question 20

Describe the basic processes and timeline that led to the formation of Earth and its ocean and atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The Earth formed about 4.6 billion years

The ocean is divided up into distinct natural divisions called oceans and seas.

The first life forms on Earth arose:

The earliest known fossils were discovered in northwestern Australia and resemble modern-day:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the scientific method?

In the scientific method, scientific theories:

The world ocean:

Marine science draws on information from disciplines of geology, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Planets other than Earth with liquid on or near the surface are _______.

Evidence suggests that the first biomolecules or "living" molecules may have formed near:

Volcanic venting of substances including water vapor is called ____.

Gravity was important in the formation of our planet because it pulled dense metals such as iron and nickel inward, forming the Earth's core.

An example of another body in our solar system that has an ocean is:

A galaxy is a huge rotating aggregation of stars, dust, gas and other debris held together by ___________.

The universe began to form around 13 billion years ago.

The inner core of the Earth is primarily made of__________.

To recreate an environment for biosynthesis, scientists included all of the following EXCEPT:

There is convincing evidence that there was once water on Mars.

Life on Earth probably evolved in the ocean. All of the following evidence supports this statement EXCEPT:

The hypothesis that best explains how the universe was formed is called the ____.

Describe the basic processes and timeline that led to the formation of Earth and its ocean and atmosphere.

A History of Marine Science

Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics

Ocean Basins

Ocean Sediments

Water

Atmospheric Circulation

Ocean Circulation

Waves

Tides

Coasts

Life in the Ocean

Pelagic Communities

Benthic Communities

Uses and Abuses of the Ocean

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Exam 1: The Origin of the Ocean

The ocean is divided up into distinct natural divisions called oceans and seas.

The first life forms on Earth arose:

The earliest known fossils were discovered in northwestern Australia and resemble modern-day:

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the scientific method?

In the scientific method, scientific theories:

The world ocean:

Marine science draws on information from disciplines of geology, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Planets other than Earth with liquid on or near the surface are _______.

Evidence suggests that the first biomolecules or "living" molecules may have formed near:

Volcanic venting of substances including water vapor is called ____.

Gravity was important in the formation of our planet because it pulled dense metals such as iron and nickel inward, forming the Earth's core.

An example of another body in our solar system that has an ocean is:

A galaxy is a huge rotating aggregation of stars, dust, gas and other debris held together by ___________.

The universe began to form around 13 billion years ago.

The inner core of the Earth is primarily made of__________.

To recreate an environment for biosynthesis, scientists included all of the following EXCEPT:

There is convincing evidence that there was once water on Mars.

Life on Earth probably evolved in the ocean. All of the following evidence supports this statement EXCEPT:

The hypothesis that best explains how the universe was formed is called the ____.

Describe the basic processes and timeline that led to the formation of Earth and its ocean and atmosphere.

A History of Marine Science

Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics

Ocean Basins

Ocean Sediments

Water

Atmospheric Circulation

Ocean Circulation

Waves

Tides

Coasts

Life in the Ocean

Pelagic Communities

Benthic Communities

Uses and Abuses of the Ocean

Filters