Captain Cook's Voyages Quiz

What year did Captain Cook's first voyage begin?

• 1768

• 1472

• 1876

• 1880

Which of the following is NOT listed as a main subdiscipline of Oceanography?

• Geology

• Chemistry

• Engineering

• Biology

What aspect of Astronomy is mentioned in the interdisciplinary field of Oceanography?

• Black holes

• Tidal forces

• Star formation

• Galaxy clusters

Which of the following topics is covered under the subdiscipline of Physics in Oceanography?

• Marine adaptations

• Life cycles

• Thermal properties of water

• Coastal processes

Which subdiscipline of Oceanography deals with 'dissolved components' and 'chemical tracers'?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Geography

What is the primary composition of the Earth's crust according to the chemical classification?

• Iron and nickel

• Silicate materials

• Iron and magnesium silicate

• Nickel and sulfur

Which layer of the Earth is described as having a high density and mainly composed of iron and nickel?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Core

• Lithosphere

What is the approximate thickness of the Earth's core as indicated?

• 100 km

• 700 km

• 2885 km

• 6371 km

What term best describes the fit of the continents shown in the book?

• Plate tectonics

• Sea-floor spreading

• Continental drift

• Earthquake mapping

What is the initial geological event that leads to the development of an ocean basin?

• Earthquake activity

• A shallow heat source develops under a continent

• Sudden drop in sea level

• Meteorite impact