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WorksheetsFINAL Spring 2022 Marine Science
Total questions: 144
Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins
What is an extremophile
something that can live in extreme environments
something that has extreme defense mechanisms
something that loves extreme sports
As oceans become deeper, the water temperature _________.
increases
decreases
stays the same
an ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as the ocean (hint: always the bottom of the ocean)
sunlight
benthic zone
midnight zone
twilight zone
the cyclical process you use as a scientist to investigate observations and questions, such as investigating generation cycles of plankton
scientific inquiry
scientific measurements
scientific tools
scientific data
rocks, sunlight, minerals, dissolved oxygen
abiotic factors
biotic factors
environment with warm temperatures; trees here have evolved to osmoregulate through their roots and leaves
mangrove forest
salt marsh
coral reef
open ocean
low wave action; warm and shallow environment; built from seafloor; rich diversity of marine life; highly susceptible to ocean acidification
coral reef
kelp forest
mangrove forest
open ocean
mangrove
a species of trees that grows in warm, wetland areas
a group of interacting things that form a complex whole
commercial fruit of tropical and subtropical regions
salt intolerant plant
National Marine Sanctuary located nearest to Admiral Farragut Academy?
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
name the ecosystem
Deep Sea
Open Ocean
Polar Seas (during summer)
Rocky Shore
Hypothesis: Mantis shrimp with bigger fists punch harder
the strength of the punch is the ___________ variable
independent
dependent
why do phytoplankton have oil deposits in their shells?
the oil is less dense than water, allowing them to float
the oil is more dense than water, allowing them to sink
the oil is nutritious and they eat their shells to survive
Order the bodies of water where objects would float deepest in the water column to highest in the water column
Lake Huron, The Waterfront (lower Tampa Bay), Atlantic Ocean, The Dead Sea
Tampa Bay, Lake Huron, Atlantic Ocean, The Dead Sea
Atlantic Ocean, Dead Sea, The Waterfront (lower Tampa Bay), Lake Huron
The Dead Sea, Atlantic Ocean, The Waterfront (lower Tampa Bay), Lake Huron
seal or sea lion?
seal
sea lion
salinity levels in estuaries remain fairly constant because they have little freshwater inputs
true
false
the measure of dissolved salts in water
ionic
metals
salinity
ionic bond
nonmetals
algae is used in many household products and foods as a thinning agent
true
false
hundreds of dolphins have been spotted by Farragut students.
qualitative data
quantitative data
Sperm whales can dive to the deepest depths of any other marine mammal.
qualitative data
quantitative data
The indigenous tribe of the Tampa Bay region were the
Tocobaga
Seminole
Cherokee
Algonquin
A global phenomenon that is the result of increased ocean temperatures brought on by climate change, polyps living in this limestone skeleton either leave or die, leaving the white exposed skeleton behind
coral bleaching
polyp bleaching
ocean acidification
ecothermic
The horn of a Narwhal is actually a modified
spine
tooth
fingernail
We are currently living in the Anthropocene, a geological epoch dating from the commencement of significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems, including, but not limited to, anthropogenic climate change.
true
false
A type of fishing new that drags along the bottom of the ocean. Can be very destructive depending on the type of benthic habitat.
trawling
trolling
cast net
fly fishing
where in the scientific method would this fit:
"The green team has won the last three challenges. I think they're going to win the next one."
observation
hypothesis
test with experiment
analyze data
What photos are the Mangroves tree?
What are 3 common names of Mangrove?
Black Mangroves
Violet Mangroves
Red Mangroves
White Mangroves
Yellow Mangroves
Which of these is necessary for a red mangrove to grow
deep soil
shallow water
cool weather
strong winds
Salt crystals form on the on the leaves of black mangrove.
True
False
Which of the mangrove trees are found the furthest back from the shore?
red
white
black
The "bumps" on the stems of a white mangrove are necessary to
provide food
get rid of extra salt
help the mangrove breathe
hold the mangrove in place
What type of mangrove is this?
white
black
red
yellow
What type of mangrove is this?
white
black
red
yellow
What type of mangrove is this?
white
black
red
yellow
Are mangroves a threatened species?
yes
no
What does it mean that mangroves 'stabilize' Florida's coastlines
their roots bind and build soil preventing erosion
their leaves provide a food source to herbivorous animals
their leaves store carbon
the majority of Florida tourists come to see mangrove forests -- so by stabilizing the economy.
what is the proper order of zonation for mangrove species moving from land into the water
white, black, red
black, red, white
red, white, black
white, red, black
what are some challenges facing mangrove forests
when forests are cleared and destroyed, the release massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
dredging leads to erosion and mangroves lose their 'foothold' in the ground
water pollution from herbicides and development can lead to habitat destruction
osprey feed primarily on mangrove leaves so too many osprey means too much predation on mangroves
What do scientists call plastics when they break down into tiny pieces?
Microtrash
Microplastics
Microparticles
Macroplastics
Which is NOT a single-use plastic item?
shampoo bottle
plastic cutlery packaging
lego
McDonald's straws
what type of marine mammal is this?
seal
sea lion
dugong
manatee
Polar bears have retreated inland away from disappearing ice. Some will begin to become social, something that does not occur during hunting season. What season is this describing?
summer
winter
fall
spring
over half of the world's population lives within 100 miles of the coast
true
false
would you like a free point?
yes
no
The current population trend of the Florida Manatee is
stable
increasing
decreasing
in what year might you infer that the Humpback whale population off Northeastern Vancouver Island reached its carrying capacity?
2011
2016
2018
2012
identify the dolphinfish
Select the biotic factors
addition of nutrients to the water
unexpected climate change
a new disease is introduced to the area
limited food resources
name this population density type
clumped
random
uniform
name this population density type
clumped
random
uniform
Name of the Federal Law that supports identification and protection of too-low plant and animal populations
Endangered Species Act
Magnuson Stevens Act
Treaty of the Open Seas
Law of Animal Conservation
A __________ plate is a large slab of crust and upper mantle that moves over the earth's surface.
lithosphere
Pangaea
subduction zone
tectonic
Wegener
This is an image of the Appalachian mountain range. Millions of years ago these were large rocky mountains. Choose which answer best describes which type of plate boundary created these mountains.
A Continental Convergent Plate Boundary create these mountains.
An Oceanic Convergent Plate Boundary created these mountains.
An Oceanic-Continental convergent plate boundary created these mountains.
A oceanic divergent plate boundary created these mountains.
This is an image of the eastern Caribbean islands. Long ago these islands were active volcanoes. They now form a volcanic island arc in the Atlantic Ocean. Which answer best describes the type of plate boundary that created these?
A Continental Convergent Plate Boundary created the Island Arc.
An Oceanic Convergent Plate Boundary created the Island Arc.
An Oceanic-Continental Convergent Plate Boundary Created the Island Arc.
An Oceanic Divergent Plate Boundary created the island arc.
This is an image of a man snorkeling at a the Mid-Atlantic ridge. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of a mid-ocean ridge. What type of plate boundary creates a mid-ocean ridge?
A Continental Convergent Plate Boundary creates a mid-ocean ridge.
An Oceanic Convergent Plate Boundary creates a mid-ocean ridge.
An Oceanic-Continental Convergent Plate Boundary creates a mid-ocean ridge.
An Oceanic Divergent Plate Boundary creates a mid-ocean ridge.
The process that occurs at a divergent oceanic boundary that creates new crust (sea floor) is called?
Subduction
Seafloor Spreading
Continental Drift
Volcanism
A high-energy wave caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and other natural occurrences
tsunami
A high-energy wave caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and other natural occurrences
The culmination of many scientific ideas on a particular topic
A heat distribution process in which heat is circulated through a liquid or a gas
scientific theory
tsunami
A high-energy wave caused by earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and other natural occurrences
The culmination of many scientific ideas on a particular topic
A heat distribution process in which heat is circulated through a liquid or a gas
A continuous mountain-like structure that runs through the Atlantic Ocean to the southwest coast of Africa
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Great Global Rift
Ring of Fire
On what plate is the US located?
Indian Plate
North American Plate
Pacific Plate
Eurasian Plate
Wegener used the fit of the continents as evidence to support his hypothesis of Continental Drift.
true
false
Wegener used matching mountain ranges across different continents as evidence to support his hypothesis of Continental Drift.
true
false
Wegener used matching matching fossils of the same organisms on different continents as evidence to support his hypothesis of Continental Drift.
true
false
Wegener used evidence of glaciers in places now too warm as evidence to support his hypothesis of Continental Drift.
true
false
What modern discovery revived Wegener's idea of Continental Drift and eventually led to the Theory of Plate Tectonics?
discovery of new fossils on Africa and South America
the discovery of mid-ocean ridges and seafloor spreading
the discovery of radioactive isotopes
none of the above
Mount Everest gets taller every year because the Himalayas are the result of a convergent plate boundary
true
false
what was a physical change your filter made to your water sample?
removed nutrients
cleaned it
removed microscopic organisms (microbes)
removed micro-plastics
Red Tide in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico is mainly caused by
chemical pollution of nutrients
fish not eating enough algae
physical pollution of plastics
drought
what is the scientific name for "Red Tide"
Karenia brevis
Katelina bradia
Kathrynie braysies
Katerina bravese
what was the name of the phosphate plant that caused the massive chemical spill that contributed to 2021's summer red tide
Piney Point
Swiss Alps
Palm Springs
Evergreen Bay
which of the following is not a way in which humans directly impact algal bloom production?
industrial pollution
wastewater discharge
fertilizer in aquatic ecosystems
fishing
you are looking at a high concentration of algal cells. What is the phenomena called?
Red Tide
Roll Tide
Fertilizer
Nutrient Pollution
define sustainability
use of resources in such a manner that they will never be exhausted.
leading to a lower "baseline" estimate of the fish population. Also called a sliding baseline.
community of living and nonliving things in the ocean.
changes to the natural environment caused by human activity.
define anthropogenic disturbance
use of resources in such a manner that they will never be exhausted.
leading to a lower "baseline" estimate of the fish population. Also called a sliding baseline.
community of living and nonliving things in the ocean.
changes to the natural environment caused by human activity.
define ecological succession
use of resources in such a manner that they will never be exhausted.
leading to a lower "baseline" estimate of the fish population. Also called a sliding baseline.
community of living and nonliving things in the ocean.
gradual, predictable changes to an ecosystem or habitat.
define shifting baseline
leading to a lower "baseline" estimate of the fish population. Also called a sliding baseline.
community of living and nonliving things in the ocean.
gradual, predictable changes to an ecosystem or habitat.
slow changes in the standard characteristics of an ecosystem, which cause the standards to be adjusted, such as overfishing leading to a lower "baseline" estimate of the fish population. Also called a sliding baseline.
baseline shifts can be both natural or human-caused
true
false
Natural or Anthropogenic Disturbance? Red Tide
Natural Disturbance
Anthropogenic Disturbance
Natural or Anthropogenic Disturbance? Oil Spills
Natural Disturbance
Anthropogenic Disturbance
Natural or Anthropogenic Disturbance? Meteor Strike
Natural Disturbance
Anthropogenic Disturbance
Ocean waves develop as a result of ____, and like all waves, are a form of _____ transfer
wind
energy
water
frequency
If the wavelength of a wave increased, what would happen to the frequency?
decrease
increase
stay the same
Which wave has the greatest wavelength?
Red Wave
Orange Wave
Green Wave
Purple Wave
define medium
anything through which energy flows
a disturbance caused by the transfer of energy moving through a medium
the time it takse for a wave to move the distance of one complete wavelength
a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave
the number of waves passing a fixed point per second
define wave
anything through which energy flows
a disturbance caused by the transfer of energy moving through a medium
the time it takse for a wave to move the distance of one complete wavelength
a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave
the number of waves passing a fixed point per second
define transverse wave
anything through which energy flows
a disturbance caused by the transfer of energy moving through a medium
the time it takse for a wave to move the distance of one complete wavelength
a wave in which the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave
a wave in which the motion of the medium is parallel to the direction of the wave
Marine biologist Sylvia Earle says she is sometimes called a “radical” (someone with extreme views on a particular topic). What does Sylvia say in response to that?
That she is a radical. What of it?
That people wouldn't call her a radical if they'd seen the things she has.
That being a radical isn't so bad.
That she is not a radical, and anyone who says she is should stop.
When was the BP oil spill?
April 2010
April 2015
April 2012
April 1974
There were __________ oil drilling sites in the Gulf of Mexico in 1947, and there are __________ oil drilling sites in the Gulf of Mexico in 2014.
1 / 25,992
1 / 25
1 / 99
1 / 0
Nitrogen fertilizer runs off the land from farms and homes. This causes ___________ _______________ in the Gulf of Mexico.
dead zones
oxygen zones
phosphorus blooms
seaweed growth
What percentage of the oxygen we breathe comes is created by phytoplankton and seaweed?
More than half.
Less that half.
100%
25%
What are Hope Spots?
Areas of the ocean that are protected as part of a conservation effort by Mission Blue.
Areas of the ocean that only allow controlled fishing.
Areas of the land that are protected as part of a conservation effort by Mission blue.
How are coral reefs like cities?
Coral builds, like we build buildings, and each part has its own function. Parts depend on each other (fish need the coral, the coral needs the fish).
They destroy the areas where they build and take up important nutrients that other organisms need.
They're busy places, like cities with roads and bridges.
What percentage of corals have disappeared (globally) since 1950?
10%
25%
50%
75%
what do our oceans control
weather
climate
oxygen we breathe
car traffic
where does much of the seafood we eat begin its life?
rocky shores
coral reefs
open oceans
deepsea
we have lost what percentage of corals overall in Florida?
10-20%
30-40%
50-60%
80-90%
how many people rely on coral reefs as their main source of food?
half a billion-one billion
half a million- one million
half a trillion-one trillion
what is the largest still living structure ever made by life on Earth?
Florida Keys
Great Barrier Reef
Grand Canyon
California's Kelp Forest
What are some examples of fossil fuels?
ice and snow
gold and silver
coal and gas
wind and water
Which areas in the world will be most affected and affected first by sea levels rising?
mountains
islands and coastal areas
deserts
•QUESTION: What would happen to the sea level if floating ice melted?
•Make A Prediction: If floating sea ice melted, I predict that the sea level will ________________.
RIse
Stay the same
•QUESTION: What do you think happens to the sea level if continental ice melts?
•Make A Prediction: If continental ice melted, I predict the sea level will ______________
Rise
Stay the same
The majority of future sea level rise will be due to which of the following?
melting of ice in the ocean
thermal expansion of the ocean
melting of ice on land
increased rainfall
An increase in atmospheric CO2
causes temperatures to rise and sea level to fall
causes temperatures to rise and sea level to rise
causes temperatures to fall and sea level to fall
causes temperatures to fall and sea level to rise
What percentage of heat is absorbed by the ocean?
20
10
70
90% or more
Scientists ______ that the sea level will rise over a meter by 2100.
trend
estimate
significant
variable
Movement from one location to another to live or work.
migrate
exposure
measure
vulnerable
The yellow and orange colors on the map represent areas where:
the sea surface height is roughly the same as the historical mean height
the water is warmer than normal
sea levels are rising
the sea surface height is higher than the historical mean height
In January 2016, what was the approximate SSHD off the coast of Los Angeles, USA? (remember that 100cm=1m; SSHD=sea surface height deviation)
2 meters
0.1 meters
-2 meters
-0.4 meters
In this map from 2013, is the sea level surrounding New Zealand and Australia generally higher or lower than the mean sea level?
higher
lower
calculate the mean wave height
483
460
300
383
what is the deviation from the mean for the shortest wave height?
483
650
167
-133
Mean global sea level has risen approximately ____ inches since the beginning of the 20th century.
2
4
6
8
what type of data is this satellite collecting?
sea surface temperature
sea surface height
sea surface salinity
sea surface wave direction
Why does the “zero” depth line start at the top of the scale? (*select all that apply)
because you are measuring meters below the sea surface
It means the graph starts at a shore or a coast and begins at sea level.
distance is measured in kilometers
graphs always start at 0
What is the deepest depth shown on the graph?
-10,000 m
-10,000 km
300 km
350 km
At what distance does the deepest depth occur?
-10,000 m
-10,000 km
300 km
350 km
what seafloor feature might this graph represent?
deepsea trench
rocky coastline
open-ocean
underwater volcano
the study of sea depths and their features
bathymetry
abyssalology
altimetry
coastal geology
what percentage of the ocean has been explored?
5
95
15
85
understanding the seafloor is important for
creating shipping routes
maintaining national security
studying marine animals
pure scientific knowledge
SONAR works by
timing the return of an echo to estimate distance
studying the energy of an echo to estimate the type of material it bounced off of
sending out sound to study how it echos back
sending out light to study how it reflects back
What is the driving force behind the movement of the tectonic plates?
Gravity
Convection
Wave motion
Seismic activity
Which ocean zone allows plants to grow??
midnight zone
photic zone
twilight zone
intertidal zone
