Ocean Science and Engineering Challenges

Ocean Science and Engineering Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video highlights the critical role of innovation in ocean science and engineering, emphasizing the unexplored nature of the ocean. It introduces the Global Ocean Biogeochemistry Array (GO-BGC) project, which aims to deploy 500 robotic floats with sensors to monitor ocean health. The MATE competition encourages students to build simplified versions of these floats, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills. The video underscores the importance of hands-on learning and the challenges faced in ocean science, advocating for expanded educational opportunities to engage more people in understanding and protecting the ocean.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is innovation considered crucial in ocean science and engineering?

To increase the cost of ocean research.

Because the ocean is fully explored.

To reduce the number of scientists needed.

To develop new methods for studying the vast and unexplored ocean.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the GO-BGC project?

To reduce ocean pollution.

To create artificial islands.

To build new ships for ocean exploration.

To deploy robotic floats that measure oceanic vital signs.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of sensors do the GO-BGC floats use?

Motion and sound sensors.

Light and color sensors.

Temperature and humidity sensors.

Chemical and biological sensors for oxygen and carbon dioxide.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the GO-BGC project contribute to ocean science?

By providing real-time data on oceanic conditions.

By reducing ocean temperatures.

By creating new marine species.

By increasing ocean salinity.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the MATE competition about?

Designing underwater habitats.

Building ships for ocean exploration.

Developing new fishing techniques.

Creating simplified versions of profiling floats.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key challenge highlighted in the MATE competition?

Following strict instructions.

Building floats without step-by-step directions.

Avoiding water contact.

Using pre-made components.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the UN Decade of the Ocean in the MATE competition?

It discourages technological innovation.

It promotes the use of fossil fuels.

It highlights the importance of ocean sustainability.

It encourages students to focus on space exploration.

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