Intro to Marine Biology

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Why is the ocean considered a vital source of materials?

Multiple Choice

Why is the ocean considered vital to life on Earth?

• Because it is a source of fresh water

• Because it produces oxygen and regulates climate

• Because it is the only habitat for humans

• Because it is the smallest ecosystem

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How do marine biology and oceanography differ in their approach to studying the sea?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are contributions made by ancient mariners and scholars to our understanding of the ocean?

• Systematic observations of marine life

• Development of modern submarines

• Discovery of new continents

• First extensive explorations of seas

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When Charles Darwin sailed on the HMS Beagle he observed so many unique species of organisms. What theory did Darwin develop from these observations?

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Captain James Cook's voyages were significant because they brought back countless specimens and used the chronometer for precise ___.

Multiple Choice

The Challenger Expedition also made the first deep sounding in the Mariana Trench. This location is known as

• Challenger Deep
• Challenger Rift
• Mariana Abyss
• Deep Sea Trench

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The landmark mission of The Challenger Expedition was the first major exploration that

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What is one question you still have about the history or science of ocean exploration after today's lesson?