Ocean 116 - Oceanography Lab » Summer 2021 » Practical Exam

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Question #1
Lines of latitude extend north to south connecting the poles.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
There are 60 nautical miles in a degree of latitude.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
The seafloor is youngest at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Lines of latitude are parallel to one another.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
34°N 117°W <-- These coordinates indicate a point that is north of the equator.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
In one hour, the Earth rotates through 15° of longitude.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
A longitude of 90° indicates a position at one of the poles.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
In one day, the Earth rotates through 180° of longitude.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
A latitude of 0° indicates the position of the equator.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
A longitude of 0° indicates the position of the Prime Meridian.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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