Marine Science Mid-Term

What is the role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

• To provide a definitive answer to a scientific question.

• To explain the results of an experiment.

• To be a testable prediction about the answer to a question.

• To summarize the findings of an experiment.

What happens if the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis?

• The scientist must immediately abandon the research.

• The scientist should repeat the experiment to ensure accuracy.

• The scientist may need to revise the hypothesis or design a new experiment.

• The scientist should ignore the results and focus on a different hypothesis.

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Induction is a “bottom up” approach to reasoning.

• True

• False

Deduction is a “bottom up” approach to reasoning.

• True

• False

Beginning with observations that help scientists reach general conclusions describes _______.

• induction

• deduction

• hypothesis

• research

Studying our oceans...

• helps us understand the origins of life.

• helps ensure people can feed themselves and their families.

• can help advance medical research.

• can help better prepare people for natural disasters such as hurricanes.

• All of the above.

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Physical oceanography encompasses the study of ________.

• all life in the ocean

• the composition of water as a chemical

• movement of water such as tides, currents, and waves

• the ocean floors topography

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Marine biology encompasses the study of ________.

• all life in the ocean

• the composition of water as a chemical

• movement of water such as tides, currents, and waves

• the ocean floors topography

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What Greek philosopher is also considered to be the first marine biologist?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Epicurus

What expedition contributed 50 volumes of new marine knowledge that took 19 years to publish and is known as the first major oceanographic expedition?

• The Wilkes Expedition

• The Challenger Expedition

• Voyage of the Beagle

• None of the above.