WorksheetsReading 3: 1.1 What is Marine Biology?
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is another word for marine biology?
Biological Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography
Geological Oceanography
Physical Oceanography
When did the modern, technical, study of marine biology start?
2000 BC
500 BC
1930s
200s
How much of Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
33%
71%
50%
98.7%
What is the deepest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
What is the smallest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Where is the southern ocean?
northern hemisphere
southern hemishphere
eastern hemisphere
western hemisphere
Why did early explorers likely explore the ocean?
To advance science
To evangelize
In search of food
They liked the blue waters
What type of data did Cook not collect?
Wind & Current Measurements
Fish type in each destination
Soundings
Data on coral reefs
What is thought to be the most difficult voyage for the Pacific Islanders?
Marquesa to Hawaii
Marquesa to Pitcairn
Pitcairn to Marquesa
Easter Island to Pitcairn
How does the ocean impact life on land?
The ocean drives the force of gravity keeping us on Earth
The ocean provides chemicals for synthesizing rubber
The blue ocean changes the mood of people on land
The ocean drives weather pattern
Marine Biology comes from what academic discipline?
Chemistry
Biology
Sociology
Oceanography
The Atlantic Ocean is located between which two continents?
North America and Australia
Africa and Asia
North America and Europe
Africa and Antartica
