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OCE 2001 Chapter 5 Practice

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a property of water?

a)

Water is a Universal Solvent

b)

Water is nonpolar

c)

Water is a bad insulator

d)

Water is only found in two of three states of matter on Earth

2.

What distinguishes chemical elements from each other?

a)

Number of protons

b)

Number of electrons

c)

Number of neutrons

d)

Number of atoms

3.

What charge do electrons have?

a)

Negative

b)

Positive

c)

Neutral

d)

No charge

4.

What is the charge of neutrons?

a)

Neutral

b)

Positive

c)

Negative

d)

Double positive

5.

What causes the attraction between water molecules or other ions?

a)

Attraction between positive and negative ends of molecules

b)

Repulsion between like charges

c)

Attraction between neutral ends of molecules

6.

Which process describes the change from liquid water to water vapor?

a)

Vaporization (evaporation/boiling)

b)

Condensation

c)

Freezing

d)

Deposition

7.

Molecular energy (a)   as water changes from solid to gas.

Choose from the below words
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
It fluctuates randomly
8.

How do the freezing and boiling points of water compare to those of similar compounds?

a)

They are unusually high

b)

They are unusually low

c)

They are about the same

d)

They are not measurable

9.

What is the definition of heat capacity?

a)

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of any substance by 1°C.

b)

The amount of heat required to melt 1 gram of a substance.

c)

The amount of heat required to boil 1 liter of water.

d)

The amount of heat required to freeze 1 gram of a substance.

10.

Latent heat is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Heat absorbed or released during a
Heat lost to the environment
Heat used to increase temperature o
Heat that is not measurable
11.

How many calories per gram are required for the latent heat of vaporization?

a)

100 calories/gram

b)

540 calories/gram

c)

250 calories/gram

d)

1000 calories/gram

12.

Why does a lower temperature of surface water not at boiling point require more hydrogen bonds to break during evaporation?

a)

Because the water is already at boiling point

b)

Because lower temperature means more hydrogen bonds are intact

c)

Because higher temperature means fewer hydrogen bonds

d)

Because hydrogen bonds do not affect evaporation

13.

Match each process with its correct description regarding heat transfer during phase changes.

a)

Cooled water vapor turns to liquid and releases heat to the environment

1.

Condensation

b)

Cooled water vapor turns to ice and absorbs heat from the environment

2.

Deposition

c)

Liquid water turns to vapor and absorbs heat from the environment

3.

Evaporation

d)

Liquid water turns to ice and releases heat to the environment

4.

Freezing

14.

What is the primary effect of heat being carried from tropical oceans to higher latitudes, as depicted in the diagram?

a)

It moderates Earth's climate

b)

It increases ocean salinity

c)

It causes earthquakes

d)

It decreases atmospheric pressure

15.

What is the main characteristic of the marine effect on global thermostatic effects?

a)

Oceans moderate temperature changes from day to night and during different seasons

b)

Land areas have greater range of temperatures from day to night

c)

Oceans increase temperature fluctuations

d)

Land areas have stable temperatures throughout the year

16.

Why does ice float on water?

a)

Ice is heavier than water

b)

Ice has a higher density than water

c)

Ice has a widely spaced, open lattice structure giving it low density

d)

Ice is warmer than water

17.

What happens to the density of water as it cools from 20°C to 4°C?

a)

The density decreases

b)

The density increases

c)

The density remains constant

d)

The density drops to zero

18.

Why does most seawater never freeze?

a)

Because it is always in motion.

b)

Because it contains dissolved solids that lower its freezing point.

c)

Because it is exposed to sunlight.

d)

Because it is less dense than freshwater.

19.

How is salinity commonly expressed in terms of a water sample?

a)

Ratio of mass of dissolved substances to mass of water sample

b)

Ratio of temperature to volume of water

c)

Ratio of organic matter to inorganic matter

d)

Ratio of gas to liquid in the sample

20.

Question 6: Water Quality

Lamar is studying water quality in his science class. He learns that salt water is seeping into his neighboring town’s water supply and makes the water dangerous to drink. Lamar’s teacher challenges his class to investigate ways to identify salt water without tasting it.


Part A: Lamar has one glass of pure water and one glass of salt and water. The two liquids look exactly alike. What investigation can Lamar perform, without tasting the water, to find out which glass contains the salt water?

a)

Lamar couldn’t do it. A chemical change has taken place.

b)

Lamar could evaporate the water to see which cup leaves salt behind.

c)

Lamar couldn’t do it. It is not possible to identify clear liquids without tasting them.

d)

Lamar could shine a light into the water and check for salt conductivity.

21.

Match each description with the correct property of water related to surface tension.

a)

water molecules at the surface tend to stick together.

1.

Surface tension causes this effect at the water's surface.

b)

water spills easily.

2.

This describes water's low viscosity, not surface tension.

c)

water tends to be see-through.

3.

This describes water's transparency, not surface tension.

d)

water molecules stick to the bottom

4.

This describes adhesion, not surface tension.

e)

water molecule defy gravity

5.

This describes capillary action, not surface tension.

22.

Which of the following is a result of the high surface tension of water?

a)

Water droplets forming spherical shapes

b)

Water easily mixing with oil

c)

Water freezing at higher temperatures

d)

Water boiling at lower temperatures

23.

What is the primary cause of water's high surface tension compared to most other liquids?

a)

Its high boiling point

b)

The hydrogen bonds between water molecules

c)

Its molecular weight

d)

The covalent bonds within water molecules

24.

In the context of water molecules, what does the term "hydrogen bonding" specifically refer to?

a)

The bond between two hydrogen atoms

b)

The bond between a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom within the same molecule

c)

The attractive force between a hydrogen atom of one water molecule and an oxygen atom of another water molecule

d)

The repulsive force between hydrogen atoms of adjacent water molecules

25.

In general, substances with stronger intermolecular forces have ________ boiling points than those with weaker forces

a)

Higher

b)

Lower

c)

The same

26.

Water is liquid at room temperature, but carbon dioxide is not. Why is that?

a)

CO2 is straight, while H2O is bent.

b)

H2O has weaker intermolecular forces due to dipole-dipole interactions.

c)

H2O has stronger intermolecular forces due to hydrogen bonding.

d)

CO2 has less mass than H2O.

27.

The amount of saltwater on the earth’s surface is vastly larger than the amount of freshwater.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

A spring tide is known for having very (a)   tides.

Choose from the below words
Extreme
High
Moderate
Low
29.

A neap tide is known for having very ___________ tides.

a)

Extreme

b)

High

c)

Moderate

d)

Low

30.
Where is ocean water the densest.
a)
The surface
b)
The middle
c)
The bottom
d)
Lake Michigan
31.

A reef running parallel to the shore but separated from it by a channel of deep water.

a)

fringing reef

b)

barrier reef

c)

atoll

d)

archipelago

32.

Which type of tide occurs on the side of the Earth closest to the moon?

a)

High Tide

b)

Low Tide

33.

Match the following oceans with their correct description.

a)

Pacific Ocean

1.

The largest ocean on Earth

b)

Atlantic Ocean

2.

The second largest ocean, located between the Americas and Europe/Africa

c)

Indian Ocean

3.

The third largest ocean, located mainly between Africa, Asia, and Australia

d)

Arctic Ocean

4.

The smallest and shallowest of the world's oceans, located around the North Pole

34.

Which of the following is the major constituent of seawater?

a)

Calcium carbonate

b)

Sodium chloride

c)

Potassium nitrate

d)

Magnesium sulfate

35.

How do ocean currents influence the climate of coastal regions?

a)

They make coastal regions colder by bringing cold water from the poles.

b)

They can moderate temperatures by bringing warm water from the equator.

c)

They have no effect on coastal climates.

d)

They only affect the climate of inland areas.

36.

What is the conceptual definition of density?

a)

mass divided by volume

b)

the amount of mass in a specific space

c)

the force exerted on the mass of a body by gravity

d)

the amount of matter in a specific space

37.

The math formula to calculate density is

a)

D = M x V

b)

D = M / V

c)

D = V / M

d)

D = M - V

38.

The label for mass is

a)

grams (g)

b)

milliliters (mL)

c)

ounces (oz)

d)

grams per milliliter (g / mL)

39.

The label for volume of a liquid

a)

centimeters (cm)

b)

millimeters (mm)

c)

milliliters (mL)

d)

grams (g)

40.

These 3 solid cubes were all made from the same type of wood. Which statement is true about the cubes?

a)

density is different

b)

volume is the same

c)

density is the same

d)

mass is the same

41.

You have a 25g sample of aluminum. What is it's density if you were to cut it in half?

a)

Density does not depend on size. It stays the same.

b)

Density does depend on size. It would decrease.

c)

Density does depend on size. It would increase.

42.
Why do some substances float on water?
a)
they are warmer than water
b)
they are cooler than water
c)
they are more dense than water
d)
they are less dense than water
43.
If an object has a density of 3.6 g/mL and you put it into water, will it sink or float?  
a)
sink
b)
float
44.

(a)   has a higher density.

Choose from the below words
A
B
They are the same
45.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup 
d)
plastic bottle
46.

Ice floats on water because it is (a)   than water.

Choose from the below words
less dense
more dense
has the same density
heavier
47.

Match the following salinity levels with their descriptions.

a)

35 parts per thousand (ppt) or 35‰.

1.

Average salinity of ocean water.

b)

30 parts per thousand (ppt) or 30‰.

2.

Salinity of brackish water.

c)

40 parts per thousand (ppt) or 40‰.

3.

Salinity of the Dead Sea.

d)

25 parts per thousand (ppt) or 25‰.

4.

Salinity of freshwater.

48.

What is chemical equilibrium in the context of ocean water?

a)

A state where the chemical composition of ocean water remains constant over time.

b)

A point where ocean water becomes acidic.

c)

A condition where ocean water evaporates completely.

d)

A situation where ocean water freezes.

49.

List the sources of ions in the ocean.

a)

River runoff, Volcanic eruptions, Hydrothermal vents, Atmospheric deposition (dust and gases).

b)

Photosynthesis, Respiration, Decomposition, Evaporation.

c)

Sedimentation, Erosion, Precipitation, Condensation.

d)

Tidal forces, Ocean currents, Wind patterns, Solar radiation.

50.

Match the factors with their contribution to ocean layer formation.

a)

Temperature, Salinity, Density.

1.

Factors affecting water stratification.

b)

Wind patterns, Moon phases, Tides.

2.

Factors influencing ocean currents.

c)

Marine life, Coral reefs, Algae.

3.

Factors related to ocean biodiversity.

d)

Sunlight, Moonlight, Starlight.

4.

Factors affecting ocean illumination.

51.

The pH of the ocean is (a)  

Choose from the below words
7.5
8.1
9.0
6.5
52.

The salinity is low at the Equator because (a)  

Choose from the below words
there is high evaporation.
there is high precipitation.
there is low temperature.
there is high salinity.
53.

Salinity is high at the Tropics because:

a)

there is more evaporation than precipitation.

b)

there is more precipitation than evaporation.

c)

there are more rivers flowing into the sea.

d)

there is less sunlight.

54.

Match the following water types with their densities from least to most dense.

a)

Ice, Warm fresh water, Cold fresh water, Cold salt water

1.

Rank: 1. Ice, 2. Warm fresh water, 3. Cold fresh water, 4. Cold salt water

b)

Warm fresh water, Ice, Cold fresh water, Cold salt water

2.

Rank: 1. Warm fresh water, 2. Ice, 3. Cold fresh water, 4. Cold salt water

c)

Cold salt water, Cold fresh water, Warm fresh water, Ice

3.

Rank: 1. Cold salt water, 2. Cold fresh water, 3. Warm fresh water, 4. Ice

d)

Cold fresh water, Cold salt water, Warm fresh water, Ice

4.

Rank: 1. Cold fresh water, 2. Cold salt water, 3. Warm fresh water, 4. Ice

55.

A liquid has a volume of 100 mL and a mass of 80 grams. What is its density?

a)

0.8 g/mL

b)

1.25 g/mL

c)

0.5 g/mL

d)

1.0 g/mL

56.

The density of ocean water is affected by temperature and (a)   .

Choose from the below words
salinity
warmth
57.

What is the primary reason for the variation in salinity levels in different parts of the ocean?

a)

Wind patterns

b)

Temperature differences

c)

Evaporation and precipitation rates

d)

Ocean currents

58.

Which of the following factors does NOT significantly affect the density of seawater?

a)

Salinity

b)

Temperature

c)

Color

d)

Pressure

59.
Why does ice float?
a)
As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.
b)
As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
c)
As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules.
d)
As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
60.

What is the primary reason the ocean is becoming more acidic?

a)

Burning of fossil fuels releasing more CO2

b)

Oil spills from offshore drilling and transport

c)

CO2 seepage from deep seafloor vents

d)

Runoff from chemical plants in coastal areas

61.

Ocean acidification is related to...

a)

climate change

b)

human impact

c)

fossil fuels

d)

all of the above

62.

What do we call the amount of dissolved salts in a sample of ocean water?

a)

salt

b)

salty water

c)

salinity

d)

calcium

63.

Select two reasons as to why salinity can INCREASE

a)

Evaporation because water is changing into water vapor leaving salt behind.

b)

Freshwater is added to ocean at the mouths of large rivers as they empty freshwater into oceans.

c)

Freshwater is added by rain, snow, and melting ice.

d)

Surface water freezes into ice, leaving salt behind.

64.

A map of a body of water showing depth is called a (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Bathymetric chart
atlas
glossary
encyclopedia
65.

What is the average salinity of ocean water?

a)

25 parts per thousand

b)

35 parts per thousand

c)

45 parts per thousand

d)

55 parts per thousand

66.

A salinometer is used to measure (a)   .

Choose from the below words
current speed
water salinity
water clarity
temperature
67.

What is the main reason why coastal areas generally have milder climates than inland areas?

a)

Oceans are at a higher elevation

b)

Oceans reflect more sunlight than land

c)

Oceans have less salt than land

d)

Oceans absorb and release heat more slowly than land

68-77.
68.

What is ocean acidification?

a)

The process of lowering the pH of the oceans

b)

The process of lowering the salinity of the oceans

c)

The process of increasing the pH of the oceans

d)

The process of increasing the salinity of the oceans

69.

Why are atmospheric CO2 levels increasing?

a)

Due to increased burning of fossil fuels

b)

Due to decreased deforestation

c)

Due to increased deforestation

d)

Due to decreased burning of fossil fuels

70.

Describe how the addition of carbon dioxide can lower the pH of sea water.

a)

It forms carbonic acid which releases hydroxide ions, raising the pH

b)

It forms sulfuric acid which releases hydrogen ions, lowering the pH

c)

It forms sulfuric acid which releases hydroxide ions, raising the pH

d)

It forms carbonic acid which releases hydrogen ions, lowering the pH

71.

Describe one way that a drop in pH can harm marine life in the oceans.

a)

It can increase the growth of marine organisms

b)

It can break down the calcium carbonate exoskeleton of many marine creatures

c)

It can decrease the growth of marine organisms

d)

It can enhance the formation of calcium carbonate exoskeletons in marine creatures

72.

What is the relationship between the CO2 levels in the atmosphere and the pH levels in the ocean?

a)

As CO2 levels increase, pH levels increase

b)

As CO2 levels increase, pH levels decrease

c)

As CO2 levels decrease, pH levels increase

d)

As CO2 levels decrease, pH levels decrease

73.

Describe the chemistry that explains the data in the ALOHA graph.

a)

CO2 reacts with water to form carbonic acid which releases hydroxide ions, raising the pH

b)

CO2 reacts with water to form carbonic acid which releases hydrogen ions, lowering the pH

c)

CO2 reacts with water to form sulfuric acid which releases hydroxide ions, raising the pH

d)

CO2 reacts with water to form sulfuric acid which releases hydrogen ions, lowering the pH

74.

During what season is there a peak in CO2?

a)

Winter

b)

Fall

c)

Summer

d)

Spring

75.

Explain the peak in CO2 during the winter season.

a)

Increased photosynthesis and reduced fossil fuel use

b)

Increased photosynthesis and increased fossil fuel use

c)

Decreased photosynthesis and reduced fossil fuel use

d)

Decreased photosynthesis and increased fossil fuel use

76.

During what season is there the lowest level in CO2 within each year on the graph?

a)

Winter

b)

Summer

c)

Spring

d)

Fall

77.

Explain the lowest level in CO2 during the summer season.

a)

Increased photosynthesis and reduced fossil fuel use

b)

Decreased photosynthesis and increased fossil fuel use

c)

Increased photosynthesis and increased fossil fuel use

d)

Decreased photosynthesis and reduced fossil fuel use

78.
The pH scale is a range from:
a)
1-7
b)
0-14
c)
1-5
d)
1-20
79.

A(n) ______ is a substance with a pH less than 7.

a)
Acid
b)
Alkaline
c)
Base
d)
Buffer
80.
A(n) _______ is a substance with a pH greater than 7.
a)
Base
b)
Acid
c)
Buffer
d)
Water
81.
What is the only substance with a neutral pH of 7?
a)
Milk
b)
Orange Juice
c)

Pure Water

d)
Blood
82.

A base is a substance...

a)

That releases OH- ions when dissolved in water

b)

That releases H+ ions when dissolved in water

c)

Does not release any ions when dissolved in water

d)

None of the above

83.

Water has a neutral because...

a)

it has more H+ ions than OH-

b)

it has more OH- ions than H+

c)

it does not produce any ions

d)

it has an equal amount of H+ and OH- in solution

84.
Bleach is a strong base, what is the pH level of bleach?
a)
13
b)
14
c)
1
d)
2
85.

Carbon dioxide and seawater combine to form...

a)
calcium carbonate
b)
carbon monoxide
c)
carbonic acid 
86.

An example of a marine organism that needs calcium carbonate is...

a)
a crab
b)
a shark
c)
an octopus
d)

a jellyfish

87.

What happens to 1/4 of the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

a)

It is released into space.

b)

It gets absorbed by the ocean.

88.

This image demonstrates that...

a)

There is a direct correlation with the atmospheric CO2 and the CO2 in seawater

b)

That pH of the ocean increases as the atmospheric CO2 increases

c)

That there is no correlation between pH of the ocean and atmospheric CO2

89.

As the ocean becomes more acidic, the pH of the water...

a)
increases
b)
decreases
90.

What do some marine creatures do with the carbonate ion?

a)

use it as a food source

b)

use it as a defense mechanism

c)

use it to build shells and exoskeletons

d)

use it to cool body temperatures

91.

In a more acidic ocean, the shells of organisms do not grow as easily.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Which is the product of this reaction: CO2 + H20 -->

a)

H2CO3

b)

CO3

c)

CO2

d)

H3O+

93.

Match the vocab term to the correct definition.

a)

Ocean Acidification

1.

When oceans become acidic as CO2 rises.

b)

pH

2.

Measure of how acidic a substance is.

c)

Acidic

3.

Low pH

d)

Basic

4.

High pH

e)

Carbon Sink

5.

Anything that absorbs carbon.

94.

Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition.

a)

Process by which carbon is cycled through living and non living things

1.

Carbon Cycle

b)

Marine organisms with shells

2.

Calcifiers

c)

Acidic water breaks down an organism´s shell

3.

Corrosive

d)

The process where coral expels the algae living in them, making them white.

4.

Coral Bleaching

e)

Carbon is taken deep into the ocean by organisms.

5.

Biological Carbon Pump

95.

Select the part of the pH scale that represents an acidic solution.

96.

Select the part of the pH scale that represents an basic (alkaline) solution.

97.

Select the part of the pH scale that represents a NEUTRAL solution.

98.

Complete the diagram to create the 3 steps of ocean acidification.

99.

What is the average pH of Earthś oceans?

a)

6.9

b)

7.0

c)

8.1

d)

8.2

100.

How is ocean water becoming more acidic?

a)

Marine calcifiers are dying, making more acid

b)

The ocean is mixing with CO2 in the air to produce acid

c)

The ocean is getting too hot, which makes it acidic

d)

Humans are dumping large amount of acid in the ocean

101.

When water mixes with CO2 in the air, this creates...

a)

Carbonic acid

b)

Citric acid

c)

Lactic acid

d)

Acetic acid

102.

Which of the following describes why the pH of the ocean decreases in the middle depths as seen in this pH/depth profile.

a)

There is more photosynthesis than respiration

b)

There is more carbon dioxide present from respiration and less photosynthesis

c)

There is less respiration and less photosynthesis

d)

less Carbon dioxide is available so far from the surface

103.

Which of the following best describes the role of the carbonate buffering system in ocean water?

a)

It increases the salinity of ocean water

b)

It removes all dissolved gases from the water

c)

It maintains a stable pH by neutralizing acids and bases

d)

It causes the evaporation of water

104.

What is the main chemical reaction involved in the carbonate buffering system?

a)

CaCO3 → Ca2+ + CO32-

b)

CO2 + H2O ↔ H2CO3 ↔ HCO3- + H+

c)

NaCl → Na+ + Cl-

d)

O2 + H2 → H2O

105.

What would most likely happen to ocean pH if the carbonate buffering system were disrupted?

a)

The pH would remain unchanged

b)

The ocean would freeze

c)

The pH would become more basic

d)

The pH would become more acidic

106.

Label the correct subatomic particles

107.

What trends does this figure show?

4 lines
108.

what is latent heat release

a)
The heat energy released by friction
b)

When water vapor is converted back to liquid, water, releases energy on the form of heat

c)
The heat energy released by burning fossil fuels
d)
The heat energy released by the sun
109.

Why does ocean water have more buoyancy than fresh water?

a)

It contains more dissolved oxygen.

b)

It has a lower temperature.

c)

It has a higher density.

d)

It contains less dissolved salts.

110.

What is the "water column"?

a)

A measure of ocean salinity

b)

The vertical section of ocean water from surface to floor

c)

A unit of pressure measurement

d)

A type of underwater plant life

111.

What happens to the temperature as you descend through the water column?

a)

It increases steadily.

b)

It decreases.

c)

It stays the same.

d)

It fluctuates randomly.

112.

What happens to the salinity as you descend through the water column?

a)

It increases steadily.

b)

It decreases.

c)

It stays the same.

d)

It fluctuates randomly.

113.

Salinity
decreases with depth at​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Low Latitudes
High Latitudes
The Atlantic
The Pacific
The Indian
The Southern
The Arctic
114.

Salinity
Increases with depth at​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
High Latitudes
Low Latitudes
The Atlantic
The Pacific
The Indian
The Southern
The Arctic
115.

The salinity of water along a depth profile was measured. Which of the following salinity results would most likely be found at the deepest point of the profile.

a)

15ppt

b)

38ppt

c)

20ppt

d)

26ppt

116.

As oceans become deeper, the water pressure ___________________.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

117.
Where is ocean water the densest.
a)
The surface
b)
The middle
c)
The bottom
d)
Lake Michigan
118.

The principle of Constant Proportions states that ____

a)

The relative concentrations of major ions in seawater does not change

b)

ocean salinity varies w/ geographical location

c)

the % of sodium varies w/ ocean depth

d)

the % of chloride varies with geographical location

119.

(a)   Salinity = Adding fresh water to ocean

120.

(a)   Salinity = removing water from ocean

121.

____ is the abrupt change of density with depth

a)

thermocline

b)

pycnocline

c)

halo cline

122.

___ is what separates ocean layers of different salinity

a)

halocline

b)

thermocline

c)

pycnocline

123.

____ is the abrupt change of temperature with depth

a)

pycnocline

b)

thermocline

c)

halocline