Unit 9 Marine Science Review Quiz

Captain Cook’s obligations to the British government prevented him from focusing entirely on aquatic life during his voyages.

• True

• False

Jacques Cousteau played an instrumental role in preventing nuclear waste from being dumped into the ocean.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Jacque Cousteau and Dr. Sylvia Earle have all of the following in common EXCEPT

• an emphasis on preserving marine environments

• a focus on exploring unknown regions of the sea

• leadership roles in government environmental agencies

• a belief in the importance of education about environmental issues

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Why doesn’t simply limiting fishing solve all the problems created by overfishing?

• Only small-scale fishing operations can be regulated.

• There have never been regulations for fishing before.

• The population of most fish is higher than what the environment can sustain.

• Fishing supports many people and other industries that depend on it.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

In the case of farmed fishing, all of the following would be stakeholders EXCEPT

• the owner of the fish farm

• the store that sells the farmed fish

• a fish farm that specializes in a different fish

• the company that maintains the equipment on the fish farm

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

There is always a clear, right answer to ethical dilemmas.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best explains the relationship between science and ethics?

• There is no relationship between science and ethics.

• Every scientific question raises serious ethical concerns.

• Scientists should try and avoid ethical questions because they limit research.

• Science provides facts and ethics determines how to best use the information.

The professional ethics of marine science require all of the following EXCEPT

• using the scientific method when approaching questions

• shaping results to please the person who is paying for the study

• following the standards in the field when conducting experiments

• appropriately sharing information and conclusions with the scientific community

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Why might there be concerns about bias in the reports from BP regarding the recovery of the ecosystem?

• Scientists will unquestionably accept the information that BP provides.

• As long as there is damage, BP will likely have to pay for the clean-up.

• BP would not be familiar with professional standards.

• Few oil companies hire marine scientists.

Using the research of another scientist without giving proper credit is

• ethical

• a liability

• plagiarism

• standard practice