Marine Biology Quiz

What is marine biology?

• The study of land animals

• The study of ocean currents

• The study of freshwater ecosystems

• The study of organisms that live in the sea

Which of the following is NOT a science incorporated in marine biology?

• Zoology

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

• Geology

What do marine biologists primarily study?

• Physical aspects of the ocean

• Living organisms in the sea

• Chemical composition of seawater

• Ocean currents and tides

Why is studying marine biology important for human health?

• Marine organisms are used in construction

• Marine organisms produce food

• Marine organisms regulate land temperature

• Marine organisms can cause health problems

What is zonation in marine biology?

• The distribution of organisms in specific zones

• The study of ocean currents

• The depth of the ocean

• The classification of marine species

Who was Charles Darwin?

• An oceanographer who mapped the ocean

• A naturalist on the HMS Beagle

• A philosopher who studied land animals

• A marine biologist who studied the seafloor

What did Edward Forbes discover about marine species?

• They vary greatly depending on depth

• They are not affected by temperature

• They only exist in shallow waters

• They are all the same regardless of depth

What is the purpose of research vessels in marine biology?

• To transport marine organisms

• To conduct laboratory experiments on land

• To study land ecosystems

• To explore marine environments for extended periods

What is the role of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)?

• To transport researchers to land

• To explore marine environments when scuba is not an option

• To monitor weather patterns

• To collect samples from the surface

What is the scientific method?

• A technique for observing land animals

• A way to test ideas systematically

• A method to prove hypotheses

• A way to collect marine specimens