Aquatic Science Day 1 Final Review

Horseplay, practical jokes, or pranks in the

classroom are:

• always against the rules.

• okay.

• not dangerous.

• okay if you are working alone.

Accidents can result from spills on the floor. Always clean them up__________.

• A. during clean-up time.

  
  

• B. when you have time.

  
  

• C. at the end of class.

• D. at once.

How would you describe the field of Aquatic Science?

• The study of marine life and ecosystems.

• b) The exploration of freshwater environments and their inhabitants.

• Research focused on the impact of human activities on aquatic systems.

• A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the biology, chemistry, and physics of water environments.

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What is the primary focus of Aquatic Science?

• Exploring fish and fish-like organisms.

• Investigating the facts, processes, and unifying principles of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems.

• Conducting research by the US Aquatics Department.

• None of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT a potential career path for someone trained in Aquatic Science?

• A marine photographer or videographer producing images for documentaries.

• An environmental consultant limiting industrial impact on aquatic environments.

• A news reporter composing articles on aquatic science discoveries.

• All of the above are potential career paths for someone with Aquatic Science training.

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Select all that apply: Potential careers in Aquatic Science include ______.

• Marine Biologist.

• Hydrologist.

• Water Treatment Worker.

• Stream Ecologist.

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How have submersibles and self-contained diving impacted the study of the ocean? (Select all that apply)

• Enabling scientists to pick specific samples.

• Allowing the collection of living samples without causing harm.

• Facilitating the direct observation of organism behaviors.

• Enabling the direct observation of natural phenomena.

What is a crucial condition for ocean waters to form a hurricane?

• Ocean waters must be at least 79 degrees.

• Ocean waters must have a salinity of 35 ppm.

• Ocean waters must have high current and high salinity.

• Ocean waters must support biomass of at least 50%.

Identify the three main parts of a hurricane.

• The eye, the eyewall, and rain bands.

• The vortex, the eye, and upper chamber moisture.

• The storm surge, the eye, and vortex winds.

• The warm air flow, the cold air flow, and the eye.

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Why do hurricanes spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Due to migratory patterns of birds and fish interacting with the ocean and air.

• Because of the Coriolis effect.

• Scientists are still uncertain about the reason.

• Mainly due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

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