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Question #1
Which of the following is the largest natural geographic feature on Earth?
A.
Amazon Rainforest
B.
Grand Canyon
C.
Antarctica
D.
Pacific Ocean
E.
Great Barrier Reef
Question #2
Which of the following has the deepest waters?
A.
Pacific Ocean
B.
Arctic Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Lake Baikal
E.
Mediterranean Sea
Question #3
Which ocean basin is currently covered by extensive sea ice for much of the year?
A.
Pacific
B.
Indian Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Southern Ocean
E.
Arctic
Question #4
Waters from which ocean basins combine to form the Southern Ocean?
A.
Pacific, Indian, Atlantic
B.
Arctic, Caspian Sea, Atlantic
C.
Arctic, Caspian Sea, Pacific
D.
Arctic, Caspian Sea
Question #5
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Earth’s oceans?
A.
NASA satellites fly over Antarctica. Earth’s ocean is one big interconnected body of water. The Southern Ocean is one of the least-studied areas on planet Earth.
B.
The Southern Ocean is one of the least-studied areas on planet Earth. The Arctic is a continent surrounded by land, whereas the Antarctic is an ocean surrounded by continents. The Indian Ocean is about 7% the size of the Pacific Ocean.
C.
The Arctic is a continent surrounded by land, whereas the Antarctic is an ocean surrounded by continents. The Indian Ocean is about 7% the size of the Pacific Ocean.
D.
The Arctic is a continent surrounded by land, whereas the Antarctic is an ocean surrounded by continents. The Indian Ocean is about 7% the size of the Pacific Ocean. NASA satellites fly over Antarctica.
Question #6
Which of the following statements about the characteristics of the world’s oceans is/are true?
A.
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the oceans. The Southern Ocean is at the southernmost point of the globe. The majority of the Indian Ocean is in the Northern Hemisphere.
B.
The Southern Ocean is at the southernmost point of the globe. The Arctic Ocean is the shallowest ocean. The majority of the Indian Ocean is in the Northern Hemisphere.
C.
The Southern Ocean is at the southernmost point of the globe. The majority of the Indian Ocean is in the Northern Hemisphere.
D.
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the oceans. The deepest areas of the world’s oceans are found in the Pacific Ocean. The Arctic Ocean is the shallowest ocean.
Question #7
How did the view of the ocean by early Mediterranean cultures influence the naming of planet Earth?
A.
Mediterranean cultures believed Earth was composed of small land masses surrounded by large bodies of water.
B.
Mediterranean cultures believed Earth was composed of large land masses surrounded by large bodies of water.
C.
Mediterranean cultures believed Earth was composed of small land masses surrounded by marginal bodies of water.
D.
Mediterranean cultures believed Earth was composed of large land masses surrounded by marginal bodies of water.
Question #8
What is the difference between an ocean and a sea?
A.
Seas are smaller and shallower bodies of salt water that are somewhat enclosed by land, but they are directly connected to the world ocean.
B.
Seas are bodies of water that are composed of salt water, but they are enclosed by land and therefore not directly connected to the world ocean.
C.
Seas are larger and deeper bodies of water that are composed of both fresh and salt water, and they are directly connected to the world ocean.
D.
Seas are smaller, shallower, composed of freshwater, and are somewhat enclosed by land.
E.
There is no difference between oceans and seas.
Question #9
How deep is the Mariana Trench (the deepest part of the ocean) compared to Mount Everest (the tallest mountain on Earth)?
A.
The Mariana Trench is thousands of meters deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
B.
The Mariana Trench is thousands of meters shallower than Mount Everest is tall.
C.
The Mariana Trench is shallower than the average height of mountains on land.
D.
The Mariana Trench and Mount Everest are similar in depth and height.
E.
Mount Everest and the average depth of the oceans are similar in height above sea level and ocean depth, respectively.
Question #10
The largest geographic feature on the surface of Earth is __________.
A.
the Pacific Ocean
B.
the Antarctic ice cap
C.
Africa
D.
the Atlantic Ocean
E.
Eurasia
Question #11
Which ocean is the smallest and shallowest?
A.
Arctic
B.
Southern
C.
Indian
D.
Atlantic
E.
Pacific
Question #12
Which of the following is not a sea?
A.
The Red Sea
B.
The Yellow Sea
C.
The Mediterranean Sea
D.
The Black Sea
E.
The Adriatic Sea
Question #13
The oceans cover approximately ________ percent of the Earth's surface.
A.
80
B.
60
C.
50
D.
90
E.
70
Question #14
Which ocean is the smallest?
A.
Southern Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Pacific Ocean
D.
Indian Ocean
E.
Arctic Ocean
Question #15
A.
250
B.
50
C.
150
D.
200
E.
100
Question #16
The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench; it has been visited by humans twice in which two years?
A.
1970 and 2014
B.
1940 and 2000
C.
1960 and 2012
D.
1950 and 2010
E.
1930 and 1998
Question #17
The four principal ocean basins (plus an additional ocean) on Earth are the:
A.
Antarctic, Arctic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern Oceans.
B.
Atlantic, Antarctic, Southern, Mediterranean, and Pacific Oceans.
C.
Antarctic, Caspian, Southern, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
D.
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.
E.
Atlantic, Arctic, Mediterranean, Southern, and Pacific Oceans.
Question #18
A.
Indian Ocean.
B.
Pacific Ocean.
C.
Arctic Ocean.
D.
Atlantic Ocean.
E.
Southern Ocean.
Question #19
The average depth of the world's oceans is approximately ________.
A.
11,022 meters (36,161 feet)
B.
840 meters (2,756 feet)
C.
2,172 meters (7,126 feet)
D.
5,280 meters (17,323 feet)
E.
3,682 meters (12,080 feet)
Question #20
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the deepest part of the ocean?
A.
The deepest part of the ocean is located in a trench off the coast of Japan.
B.
This trench is called the Philippine Trench.
C.
The depth of this trench is estimated at 15,000 meters.
D.
The bottom of this trench has never been reached by a submersible.
E.
The depth of this trench exceeds the height of Mount Everest.
Question #21
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A.
Indian
B.
Arctic
C.
Pacific
D.
Mediterranean
E.
Atlantic
Question #22
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A.
Mediterranean
B.
Black
C.
Adriatic
D.
Caspian
E.
Indian
Question #23
Our world ocean can be divided into four principal oceans plus an additional ocean, based on the ________ of the ocean basins and the ________ of the continents.
A.
position; latitude
B.
size; shape
C.
depth; elevation
D.
shape; position
Question #24
Which of the following statements about the Pacific Ocean is TRUE?
A.
The Pacific Ocean is about three times larger than the next largest ocean.
B.
The Pacific Ocean is the second largest geographic feature on the planet.
C.
All of the continents could fit into the space occupied by the Pacific Ocean.
D.
The Pacific Ocean spans more than one-half of Earth's entire surface.
E.
The Pacific Ocean covers more than two-thirds of the ocean surface area on Earth.
Question #25
Which ocean covers more than half of the ocean surface area on Earth?
A.
The Pacific Ocean
B.
The Antarctic Ocean
C.
The Southern Ocean
D.
The Indian Ocean
E.
The Atlantic Ocean
Question #26
Which ocean is the single largest geographic feature on the planet?
A.
The Pacific Ocean
B.
The Atlantic Ocean
C.
The Indian Ocean
D.
The Southern Ocean
E.
The Antarctic Ocean
Question #27
Which ocean is the deepest ocean in the world?
A.
The Antarctic Ocean
B.
The Southern Ocean
C.
The Atlantic Ocean
D.
The Pacific Ocean
E.
The Indian Ocean
Question #28
Which ocean's name comes from a word meaning peace?
A.
The Antarctic Ocean
B.
The Atlantic Ocean
C.
The Indian Ocean
D.
The Arctic Ocean
E.
The Pacific Ocean
Question #29
Which ocean is similar in size and average depth to the Indian Ocean?
A.
The Southern Ocean
B.
The Atlantic Ocean
C.
The Pacific Ocean
D.
The Arctic Ocean
Question #30
Which ocean is mostly, but not entirely, in the southern hemisphere?
A.
The Arctic Ocean
B.
The Atlantic Ocean
C.
The Antarctic Ocean
D.
The Indian Ocean
E.
The Pacific Ocean
Question #31
Which ocean is the shallowest ocean in the world?
A.
The Arctic Ocean
B.
The Atlantic Ocean
C.
The Antarctic Ocean
D.
The Pacific Ocean
E.
The Indian Ocean
Question #32
Based on definition, it is more appropriate to consider which ocean as a sea?
A.
The Indian Ocean
B.
The Atlantic Ocean
C.
The Pacific Ocean
D.
The Antarctic Ocean
E.
The Arctic Ocean
Question #33
Which ocean is actually a part of three other oceans?
A.
The Indian Ocean
B.
The Arctic Ocean
C.
The Southern Ocean
D.
The Pacific Ocean
E.
The Atlantic Ocean
Question #34
Which of the following modern seven seas was also recognized by pre-15th century Europeans as one of their seven seas?
A.
The Caspian Sea
B.
The Mediterranean Sea
C.
The Red Sea
D.
The Black Sea
E.
The Indian Ocean
Question #35
Which ocean was considered by 14th century Europeans to be one of the seven seas?
A.
The Atlantic Ocean
B.
The Arctic Ocean
C.
The Pacific Ocean
D.
The Indian Ocean
Question #36
Rank the four principle oceans from smallest to largest, in terms of size.
A.
Arctic, Indian, Atlantic, Pacific
B.
Arctic, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian
C.
Indian, Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific
D.
Arctic, Indian, Pacific, Atlantic
E.
Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific
Question #37
Which of the following statements about the average depths of the four principle oceans is correct?
A.
The average depth of the Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans is similar, while the average depth of the Pacific Ocean is much greater.
B.
The average depths of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans are very similar, while the depth of the Arctic Ocean is much shallower than the other three.
C.
All four principle oceans have similar average depths.
D.
The average depths of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are very similar and are much deeper than the Indian and Arctic Oceans.
Question #38
Which of the following statements comparing ocean to land is correct?
A.
On Earth, the average depth of the oceans is less than the average height of the land.
B.
The tallest point on land, Mt. Everest, is much taller than the ocean is deep.
C.
The Pacific Ocean covers more of Earth’s surface than all the land combined.
D.
About half the surface area on Earth is covered with oceans and half is covered with land.
Question #39
_______ were some of the first navigators; they used stick charts to navigate the sea.
A.
Pacific Islanders
B.
Greeks
C.
Phoenicians
D.
Arabs
Question #40
______ were the first humans from the Western Hemisphere to develop the art of navigation.
A.
Vikings
B.
Greeks
C.
Arabs
D.
Phoenicians
Question #41
_______ used the polar North Star to determine latitude (distance from the equator).
A.
Phoenicians
B.
Vikings
C.
Pacific Islanders
D.
Greeks
Question #42
_____were the dominant navigators of the Mediterranean Sea in the Middle Ages.
A.
Vikings
B.
Pacific Islanders
C.
Arabs
D.
Phoenicians
Question #43
_______ possessed excellent ships and good navigation skills to actively explore the Atlantic Ocean in the late 10th century.
A.
Phoenicians
B.
Vikings
C.
Arabs
D.
Greeks
Question #44
__________ was an Italian navigator who made a total of four trips across the Atlantic. He was erroneously credited with discovering North America.
A.
Christopher Columbus
B.
Captain James Cook
Question #45
___________ was an English navigator who determined the outline of the Pacific Ocean and was the first person known to cross the Antarctic Circle.
A.
Christopher Columbus
B.
Captain James Cook
Question #46
The important contribution to navigation made by Eratosthenes in the third century BCE was __________.
A.
devising a means of fixing longitude while at sea
B.
a reasonably accurate calculation of the circumference of our planet
C.
the introduction of latitude and longitude lines on maps of the world
D.
discovery of a trade route from Europe around the African continent to India
E.
exploration outside the Mediterranean Sea and into the North Atlantic Ocean
Question #47
A.
Leif Erikson
B.
Christopher Columbus
C.
Juan Sebastian del Cano
D.
James Cameron
E.
James Cook
Question #48
Which of the following was not a ship of Captain James Cook's?
A.
Discovery
B.
Resolution
C.
Endeavour
D.
Adventure
Question #49
What is scurvy?
A.
Vitamin C deficiency
B.
Vitamin D deficiency
C.
Vitamin E deficiency
D.
Vitamin B deficiency
E.
Vitamin A deficiency
Question #50
Captain James Cook's second voyage took place during which years?
A.
1768-1771
B.
1780-1783
C.
1750-1754
D.
1772-1775
E.
1776-1780
Question #51
Which explorer was not known in the Age of the Discovery in Europe?
A.
John Cabot
B.
Christopher Columbus
C.
Vasco da Gama
D.
Ferdinand Magellan
E.
Leif Eriksson
Question #52
Which European navigator was known for using a simple method for determining latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?
A.
Erathosthenes
B.
Phoenicians
C.
Pytheas
D.
Claudius Ptolemy
Question #53
The Library of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great, where is it located?
A.
Syria
B.
Turkey
C.
Greece
D.
Egypt
E.
Libya
Question #54
The first humans from Western Hemisphere known to have developed the art of navigation were the:
A.
New Zealanders.
B.
Greeks.
C.
Vikings.
D.
Phoenicians.
E.
Polynesians.
Question #55
The method of determining latitude in the Northern Hemisphere by measuring the angle between an observer's line of site to the North Star and line of site to the northern horizon was developed by:
A.
Ptolemy.
B.
Seneca.
C.
Herodotus.
D.
Eratosthenes.
E.
Pytheas.
Question #56
The first person we are aware of who determined the circumference of the Earth using trigonometry and the angle of sunlight at Alexandria, Egypt, was:
A.
Herodotus.
B.
Eratosthenes.
C.
Ptolemy.
D.
Seneca.
E.
Pytheas.
Question #57
Most of the explorations by northern and western Europeans during the Middle (Dark) Ages were undertaken by:
A.
Italy.
B.
Spain.
C.
France.
D.
Portugal.
E.
Vikings of Scandinavia.
Question #58
The European "Age of Discovery" began with:
A.
Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe.
B.
Polynesian colonization of Pacific Islands.
C.
Phoenician exploration of the Mediterranean.
D.
Christopher Columbus's discovery of the "New World."
E.
Viking voyages to North America.
Question #59
The European "Age of Discovery" ended with:
A.
Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe.
B.
Phoenician exploration of the Mediterranean.
C.
Polynesian colonization of Pacific Islands.
D.
Viking voyages to North America.
E.
Christopher Columbus's discovery of the "New World."
Question #60
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A.
Ptolemy
B.
Eratosthenes
C.
Herodotus
D.
Pytheas
E.
Magellan
Question #61
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A.
Christopher Columbus
B.
Ferdinand Magellan
C.
John Cabot
D.
Vasco de Gama
E.
Ptolemy
Question #62
Archeological evidence suggests that boat technology was developed about ________ years ago.
A.
40,000
B.
5,000
C.
4,000,000
D.
400,000
Question #63
Which of the following parts of Polynesia was populated last?
A.
New Zealand
B.
Marquesas
C.
Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa
D.
Hawaiian Islands
E.
Easter Island
Question #64
Which of the following parts of Polynesia was populated first?
A.
Hawaiian Islands
B.
New Zealand
C.
Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa
D.
Marquesas
E.
Easter Island
Question #65
The first recorded circumnavigation of Africa was made by the ________.
A.
Phoenicians
B.
Polynesians
C.
Greeks
D.
Chinese
Question #66
Who is credited with being the first person to accurately determine Earth's circumference?
A.
Christopher Columbus
B.
Erik Thorvaldson
C.
Claudius Ptolemy
D.
Eratosthenes
E.
Pytheas
Question #67
Which of the following Vikings is credited with discovering Greenland?
A.
Leif Eriksson
B.
Thor Heyerdahl
C.
Erik Thorvaldson
D.
Bjarni Herjolfsson
Question #68
Who of the following is thought to be the first Viking to have seen what is now called Newfoundland?
A.
Thor Heyerdahl
B.
Leif Eriksson
C.
Bjarni Herjolfsson
D.
Erik Thorvaldson
E.
Prince Henry the Navigator
Question #69
Who sailed from Europe around the tip of Africa to India and established a new trade route?
A.
Juan Sebastian del Caño
B.
Ferdinand Magellan
C.
Giovanni Caboto
D.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
E.
Vasco da Gama
Question #70
Who is credited with being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Vasco da Gama
B.
Juan Sebastian del Caño
C.
Ferdinand Magellan
D.
James Cook
E.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Question #71
Who was killed in Hawaii during his last sea voyage after a skirmish with local people?
A.
Vasco da Gama
B.
Ferdinand Magellan
C.
Giovanni Caboto
D.
Prince Henry the Navigator
E.
James Cook
Question #72
Who was killed in the Philippines during his last sea voyage after a skirmish with local people?
A.
James Cook
B.
Prince Henry the Navigator
C.
Ferdinand Magellan
D.
Vasco da Gama
E.
Giovanni Caboto
Question #73
Who left Spain in September 1519 and became the first person to complete a circumnavigation of the globe when he returned to Spain three years later?
A.
Vasco da Gama
B.
Giovanni Caboto
C.
Juan Sebastian del Caño
D.
Ferdinand Magellan
E.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Question #74
Prior to 1768, which of the following claimed the most human lives at sea?
A.
Scurvy
B.
Gunfire
C.
Contagious disease
D.
Shipwreck
Question #75
Consider an interdisciplinary study that is aimed at understanding how ocean currents affect the distribution of coral larvae. What two disciplines of oceanography would the researchers be focused on?
A.
Chemical and geological oceanography
B.
Biological and physical oceanography
C.
Chemical and physical oceanography
D.
Geological and physical oceanography
E.
Biological and chemical oceanography
Question #76
What does NOAA stand for?
A.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
B.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
C.
National Oceanic and Atlas Association
D.
National Oceanic and Atlas Administration
Question #77
When was the term "oceanography" first coined?
A.
1850s
B.
1890s
C.
1900s
D.
2000s
E.
1870s
Question #78
Oceanography is divided into four different academic disciplines or subfields of study. Which one is not mentioned in the textbook?
A.
Biological oceanography
B.
Historical oceanography
C.
Physical oceanography
D.
Geological oceanography
E.
Chemical oceanography
Question #79
Oceanography is considered to be an interdisciplinary science with a chemistry component. Which of the following is not a part of chemistry?
A.
Stratification/density
B.
Chemical tracers
C.
Temperature dependence
D.
Dissolved components
E.
Microbiology
Question #80
The study of the structure of the sea floor and how the sea floor has changed through time is an example of ________ oceanography.
A.
archaeological
B.
geological
C.
chemical
D.
biological
E.
physical
Question #81
The study of the transmission of light and sound in the oceans is an example of ________ oceanography.
A.
chemical
B.
physical
C.
biological
D.
geological
E.
archaeological
Question #82
What are the major steps involved in the process of science?
A.
Observation, hypothesis, testing, and truth
B.
Observation, hypothesis, testing, and theory
C.
Guess, testing, hypothesis, and theory
D.
Symposia, testing, hypothesis, and theory
E.
Theory, hypothesis, falsification, and law
Question #83
What does the process of science begin with?
A.
Hypotheses
B.
Testing
C.
Observation(s)
D.
Theory
E.
Absolute truth
Question #84
In science, which one of the following would be considered an observation?
A.
Waves transfer wind energy from the surface to deeper water.
B.
Waves are usually caused by a distant storm.
C.
Waves are the result of a disturbance (release of energy) somewhere in the ocean.
D.
Waves lose little energy as they travel across the ocean.
E.
Waves approach the beach at an angle.
Question #85
Which of the following would best describe the principal goal of science?
A.
To allow scientists to test their hypotheses with experiments
B.
To determine what happened in the past
C.
To explain why the world and the laws of nature exist
D.
To explain the causes and effects of observable natural phenomena
E.
To develop theories that help scientists determine the truth
Question #86
A tentative, testable statement about the general nature of a phenomenon is called a(n) ________.
A.
theory
B.
law
C.
hypothesis
D.
observation
E.
guess
Question #87
________ are events and phenomena that we can detect with our senses.
A.
Hypothesis
B.
Laws
C.
Observations
D.
Theories
E.
Guesses
Question #88
Plate tectonics and evolution, which are held with a high degree of confidence because of rigorous testing and verification, are examples of:
A.
laws.
B.
guesses.
C.
hypotheses.
D.
theories.
E.
observations.
Question #89
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A.
Testing
B.
Belief
C.
Observation
D.
Hypothesis
E.
Theory
Question #90
Which is the first step of the scientific method?
A.
testing
B.
prediction
C.
theory
D.
hypothesis
E.
observation
Question #91
What is a scientific theory?
A.
an explanation that is supported by political leaders and popular media
B.
an educated guess
C.
an idea that is supported by a majority of the population
D.
a hypothesis that has been tested once
E.
a well-substantiated explanation that is supported by facts, laws, tested hypotheses and logical inferences
Question #92
What would be the next step you would need to take to advance your understanding of the sea hare ink response to the next level of scientific inquiry?
A.
observation
B.
testing
C.
prediction
D.
hypothesis
E.
theory
Question #93
Which one of the following specific locations would have been the best place for the researchers to observe the breaching whales and why?
A.
Elevated high on a cliff so observers could easily view the whales from shore and record their behavior.
B.
Close to a marina because the scientists could take boats up close to the whales to quietly and carefully observe them breaching.
C.
A location right on the beach close to the migration route so that they could easily observe the whales and record their behavior.
D.
On boats so the whales would swim close enough for researchers to easily listen to their vocalizations.
Question #94
Which of the following protocols would yield the most reliable data?
A.
Collecting many vocal samples from multiple groups of whales.
B.
Collecting many vocal samples from multiple groups of whales in a variety of ocean conditions.
C.
Collecting many vocal samples from one group of whales in a variety of ocean conditions.
D.
Collecting a single vocal sample from one group of whales in a variety of ocean conditions.
Question #95
Fluke slapping behavior may play a role in _______ and between-group communication.
A.
close-range
B.
distant
Question #96
Fin- and fluke-slapping _______ during group interactions such as the splitting of a group or a group joining with other whales and may play a role in _________ or within-group communication.
A.
increased… close-range
B.
decreased…distant
Question #97
The probability of breaching _______ significantly when the whale groups were farther away from each other.
A.
increased
B.
decreased
Question #98
Breaching behavior _________ significantly when the distance to the nearest whale group was closer.
A.
decreased
B.
increased
Question #99
Breaching may play a role in communication between ______ groups.
A.
distant
B.
close-range
Question #100
What happens during radioactive decay?
A.
Daughter isotopes turn into energy.
B.
Energy turns into daughter isotopes.
C.
Parent isotopes turn into energy.
D.
Parent isotopes turn into daughter isotopes.
E.
Daughter isotopes turn into parent isotopes
Question #101
What is the scientific definition of half-life?
A.
the amount of time over which the number of daughter isotopes increases by half
B.
the amount of time over which the number of parent isotopes decreases by half
C.
the number of daughter isotopes that will be gained during a single radioactive decay event
D.
the number of parent isotopes that will be lost during a single radioactive decay event
Question #102
Two containers hold the same radioactive isotope. Container A contains 1000 atoms, and container B contains 500 atoms. Which of the following statements about containers A and B is true?
A.
The rate of decay of atoms (half-life) in container B is greater (or longer) than the rate of decay of atoms (half-life) in container A.
B.
The rate of decay of atoms (half-life) in container B is the same as the rate of decay of atoms (half-life) in container A.
C.
The rate of decay of atoms (half-life) in container A is greater (or longer) than the rate of decay of atoms (half-life) in container B.
Question #103
A container holds 100 atoms of an isotope. This isotope has a half-life of 1.5 months. How many total atoms will be in the container after 3 months?
A.
33 atoms
B.
100 atoms
C.
50 atoms
D.
25 atoms
Question #104
A container holds 100 atoms of an isotope. This isotope has a half-life of 1.5 months. How many atoms of the radioactive isotope will be in the container after 3 months?
A.
50 atoms
B.
33 atoms
C.
25 atoms
D.
100 atoms
Question #105
When did our Solar System begin to form?
A.
5 million years ago
B.
5000 years ago
C.
5 billion years ago
D.
5 trillion years ago
Question #106
How did our Solar System begin to form?
A.
A large cloud of dust and gas began to contract under the force of gravity.
B.
A large cloud of dust and gas began to contract under the force of magnetism.
C.
A large cloud of dust and gas began to expand under the force of gravity.
D.
A large cloud of dust and gas began to expand under the force of magnetism.
Question #107
What is a nebula?
A.
a large disk of dust and gas in space
B.
a large disk of dust and liquid in space
C.
a large cloud of dust and liquid in space
D.
a large cloud of dust and gas in space
Question #108
Where did the energy of the Sun come from originally?
A.
thermal energy that was converted from the magnetic energy of the original nebula collapse
B.
ultraviolet energy that was converted from the magnetic energy of the original nebula collapse
C.
thermal energy that was converted from the gravitational energy of the original nebula collapse
D.
ultraviolet energy that was converted from the gravitational energy of the original nebula collapse
Question #109
What does the term “asthenosphere” literally mean?
A.
viscosity sphere
B.
flexible sphere
C.
deep sphere
D.
weak sphere
E.
hot sphere
Question #110
What is the basis for relative positions of Earth’s physical layers?
A.
material temperature, with the hottest material on the surface and the coolest material in the center
B.
material weight
C.
material density, with the most-dense material on the surface and the least-dense material in the center
D.
material temperature, with the coolest material on the surface and the hottest material in the center
E.
material density, with the least-dense material on the surface and the most-dense material in the center
Question #111
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Earth’s core?
A.
Earth’s core is composed of two layers that differ in physical properties. The outer core is liquid because it is so hot. The core is composed of mainly iron and nickel, with some sulfur.
B.
Earth’s core is composed of two layers that differ in chemical composition and physical properties. The inner core is liquid because it is so hot.
C.
The inner core is liquid because it is so hot. The outer core is liquid because it is so hot.
D.
The inner core is liquid because it is so hot. Earth’s core is composed of two layers that differ in chemical composition with some sulfur.
Question #112
Rocks in which layer(s) of Earth are rigid?
A.
mesosphere, ithosphere, inner core
B.
lithosphere, asthenosphere, outer core,
C.
mesosphere, ithosphere, asthenosphere
D.
asthenosphere, outer core, mesosphere
Question #113
What element(s) are found in high concentrations in oceanic crust?
A.
quartz and aluminum
B.
quartz and iron
C.
iron and magnesium
D.
silica and quartz
Question #114
What element(s) are found in high concentrations in continental crust?
A.
iron and quartz
B.
iron and magnesium
C.
silica and quartz
D.
aluminum and silica
Question #115
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding a nebula?
A.
It is believed that each planet in our solar system began as its own nebula.
B.
Over time, a star will form at the center of a nebula.
C.
There are no nebulas left in our galaxy because they have all formed stars and planets.
D.
The density of a nebula is greatest at the edges and least in the center.
E.
Over time, a nebula becomes cooler and grows in size.
Question #116
It is believed that planets in our solar system formed by what process?
A.
nuclear fission
B.
thermonuclear fusion
C.
planetary accretion
D.
planetary subduction
E.
planetary erosion
Question #117
How was proto-Earth different from the Earth we know today?
A.
The ocean was larger and hotter than it is today. Layers within proto-Earth were more pronounced.
B.
Proto-Earth was homogenous. There was no life on proto-Earth. Proto-Earth was larger than Earth is today.
C.
The ocean was larger and hotter than it is today. Proto-Earth was larger than Earth is today.
D.
There was no life on proto-Earth. Layers within proto-Earth were more pronounced.
Question #118
Which of the following celestial bodies in our solar system are thought to be current examples of what proto-planets looked like?
A.
Jupiter and Mercury
B.
Vesta and Ceres
C.
Neptune and Mercury
D.
Mercury and Ceres
Question #119
How old are the planets in our solar system?
A.
4600 billion years
B.
460 million years
C.
4.6 billion years
D.
46 million years
E.
4.6 million years
Question #120
Based on the concept of isostatic adjustment, which of the following would result in the uplift of Earth’s surface?
A.
Lithosphere that was weighed down by glacial ice. Lithosphere that was thickened by mountain building
B.
Lithosphere that was weighed down by glacial ice. Lithosphere that gets a large amount of additional mass added on top of it
C.
Lithosphere that was made to be less dense. Lithosphere that was heated by hot asthenosphere. Lithosphere that was thickened by mountain building
D.
Lithosphere that was heated by hot asthenosphere.. Lithosphere that gets a large amount of additional mass added on top of it
Question #121
Of the following statements about Earth’s crust, which is/are true?
A.
Continental crust and oceanic crust are both predominantly composed of igneous rocks. Continental crust is made of rock that is light in color. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
B.
Continental crust is made mostly of basalt. Continental crust is much thinner than oceanic crust. Continental crust is made of rock that is light in color.
C.
Continental crust is made mostly of basalt. Continental crust is much thinner than oceanic crust. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust.
D.
Continental crust is made mostly of basalt. Continental crust is much thinner than oceanic crust.
Question #122
Of the following statements related to the formation of a density-stratified Earth, which is/are true?
A.
Molten material will rise if it is less dense than the surrounding material. The layer with the greatest density is located at the center of Earth. Rocky material of the mantle is less dense than the liquid outer core.
B.
Solid materials will always sink beneath fluid materials. The thickest layer of Earth has the greatest density.
C.
Solid materials will always sink beneath fluid materials. The thickest layer of Earth has the greatest density. Rocky material of the mantle is less dense than the liquid outer core.
D.
Solid materials will always sink beneath fluid materials. Molten material will rise if it is less dense than the surrounding material. The thickest layer of Earth has the greatest density.
Question #123
Of the following statements about the internal structure of Earth, which is/are true?
A.
The composition of the lithosphere is uniform throughout. The liquid outer core is composed of different metals than the solid inner core.
B.
The magnesium-silicate rocks of Earth’s mantle exist in both solid and molten form. The mesosphere and the asthenosphere have the same chemical composition.
C.
The magnesium-silicate rocks of Earth’s mantle exist in both solid and molten form. The composition of the lithosphere is uniform throughout.
D.
The asthenosphere is composed of basalt and granite. The composition of the lithosphere is uniform throughout.
Question #124
How are the materials that make up Earth’s interior stratified in relation to their densities?
A.
The highest-density materials make up the ocean floor, and the lowest-density materials make up the mountains.
B.
The highest-density materials are concentrated at Earth’s core, whereas lower-density materials are located closer to Earth’s surface.
C.
The materials are homogenous throughout Earth’s interior.
D.
The lowest-density materials are concentrated at Earth’s core, whereas higher-density materials are located closer to Earth’s surface.
E.
The lowest-density materials make up the ocean floor, and the highest-density materials make up the mountains.
Question #125
How do the physical properties of the asthenosphere differ from the lithosphere?
A.
The athenosphere is a plastic or malleable region of Earth’s interior, whereas the lithosphere is a liquified rock layer. Both are capable of flow.
B.
The athenosphere is plastic or malleable and capable of slow flow. The lithosphere is a brittle and rigid solid region comprised mosly of basalt and granite.
C.
The athenosphere is a brittle, solid region. The lithosphere is a plastic or malleable rock layer that is capable of flow.
D.
The athenosphere is a brittle, low-density region composed of continental and oceanic crust. The lithosphere is a plastic or malleable, high-density region composed of oceanic crust.
Question #126
Which of the following statements is supported by the nebular hypothesis regarding the formation of our solar system?
A.
The solar system was formed by the expansion of a relatively small cloud of gas and space dust.
B.
The moon is believed to have been a protoplanet that passed close to Earth and was captured by its gravitational field.
C.
The Sun and the rest of the solar system were formed approximately one billion years ago.
D.
The Sun became a star when its temperature and density became so great that nuclear fusion began.
E.
The initial atmospheres of Earth and other planets close to the Sun were rich in ammonia and carbon dioxide.
Question #127
The lithosphere consists of Earth’s __________.
A.
crust and uppermost mantle
B.
outer core
C.
upper mantle and hydrosphere
D.
crust and ocean
E.
lower mantle
Question #128
The nebular hypothesis suggests that ________.
A.
the Earth was formed by a cosmic explosion, a "big bang"
B.
the Moon is derived from a protoplanet
C.
all bodies in the solar system formed from an enormous gas cloud
D.
galaxies such as the Milky Way form independent of one another
E.
Earth's moon is an asteroid captured by the Earth's gravity
Question #129
What is the main rock type of oceanic crust?
A.
Diorite
B.
Granite
C.
Basalt
D.
Andesite
E.
Quartzite
Question #130
What is the main rock type of continental crust?
A.
Diorite
B.
Granite
C.
Basalt
D.
Quartzite
E.
Andesite
Question #131
What is the density (grams per cubic centimeter) for oceanic crust?
A.
2.5
B.
3.5
C.
2.0
D.
3.0
E.
1.5
Question #132
Which layer of the Earth behaves in a plastic manner?
A.
Asthenosphere
B.
Lithosphere
C.
Inner core
D.
Crust
E.
Outer core
Question #133
Which layer of the Earth is composed of a liquid?
A.
Inner core
B.
Outer core
C.
Mesosphere
D.
Asthenosphere
E.
Lithosphere
Question #134
The Earth's interior can be subdivided based on its ________.
A.
physical composition
B.
ecological composition
C.
chemical composition
D.
biological composition
Question #135
Nearly ________ planets have been discovered outside our solar system.
A.
3,000
B.
500
C.
1,000
D.
100.0
E.
4,000
Question #136
The Sun and the rest of the solar system formed about 5 billion years ago from a huge cloud of dust and gas called a:
A.
quasar.
B.
solar system.
C.
protoplanet.
D.
nebula.
E.
supernova.
Question #137
The separation of the Earth into layers while it was molten was the result of the:
A.
initial collection of materials and their position in Earth.
B.
decrease in temperature downward toward the core.
C.
gravitational force created by the rotating Earth.
D.
presence of water at Earth's surface.
E.
differing densities of the elements that make up the Earth.
Question #138
Oceanic crust is primarily:
A.
basalt.
B.
carbonate sedimentary rocks.
C.
siltstone.
D.
clay minerals.
E.
granite.
Question #139
Which of the following statements regarding continental and oceanic crust is TRUE?
A.
Continental crust and oceanic crust have equivalent densities.
B.
Continental crust is thinner and less dense than oceanic crust.
C.
Continental crust is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust.
D.
Continental crust is thinner and denser than oceanic crust.
E.
Continental crust is thicker and denser than oceanic crust.
Question #140
Determine the relationship that exists between the majority of the following words. Please identify the word and/or phrase that does NOT fit the pattern.
A.
core
B.
atmosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
asthenosphere
E.
lithosphere
Question #141
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A.
oceanic crust
B.
continental crust
C.
granite
D.
basalt
E.
asthenosphere
Question #142
Evidence suggests that the Sun and the rest of the solar system formed about five ________ years ago.
A.
thousand
B.
billion
C.
million
D.
trillion
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