Far from Shore quiz

What is the main job of Sophie on the expedition?

• Studying flying fish and squid

• Counting dolphin populations

• Observing and counting seabirds

• Making oceanographic measurements

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which organization does Sophie work for?

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main goal of the cruise Sophie is going on?

• To study flying fish and squid

• To discover what has happened to dolphin populations affected by the tuna purse-seine fishery

• To explore the deep-sea animals far from shore

• To make oceanographic measurements

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the ETP?

• Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean

• Eastern Temperate Pacific Ocean

• Eastern Tropical Polar Ocean

• Eastern Temperate Polar Ocean

How large is the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean?

• 5.5 million square miles

• 6.6 million square miles

• 7.7 million square miles

• 8.8 million square miles

Why is it difficult to study deep-sea animals far from shore?

• Because the ocean is too vast

• Because little is known about their natural history and ecology

• Because the water is too deep

• Because there are too many animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the name of the NOAA ship mentioned in the text?

• McArthur I

• McArthur III

• McArthur II

• McArthur IV

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the highest deck on the ship called?

• Main deck

• Upper deck

• Flying bridge

• Observation deck

What equipment is used to scan the horizon for marine mammals?

• Telescopes

• Microscopes

• Cameras

• Binoculars

How many computer stations are set up on the ship?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Tags

CCSS.1.NBT.A.1