Marine Science CFE Review

Front

Which of the following explains the Law of Conservation of Energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed only transferred or transformed.

Front

Which system allows matter and energy to transfer in and out of it?

Back

open system

Front

Which system does not allow matter and energy to transfer in and out of it?

Back

isolated system

Front

Which system allows energy but not matter to transfer in and out of it?

Back

closed system

Front

What happens to a water wave as it travels to shore?

Back

The wavelength decreases, speed decreases, and height increases

Front

What is the difference between a rogue wave and a tsunami?

Back

A tsunami is caused by earthquakes while a rogue wave is a unexpected appearing surface wave.

Front

How is the ocean involved in the carbon cycle?

Back

The water absorbs the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through diffusion.

Front

Where will you find the most abundant number of organisms?

Back

The top layer because organisms prefer light, warmer water, and food

Front

Which lifestyle describes a free swimming marine organism? Options: plankton, nekton, benthos

Back

nekton

Front

Which lifestyle describes a marine organism that floats but does not swim freely? Options: plankton, nekton, benthos

Back

plankton