Question 1

The method that is most frequently used to investigate sediment and rock layers of the sea floor is:

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A)   direct observation.
B)   drilling.
C)   light waves.
D)   satellite observation.
E)   sound waves.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Mid-ocean ridges are rises that occupy a small portion of the deep ocean basin, only around 10%.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: abyssal plain
continental slope
oceanic ridge
trench
continental rise

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The Answer of G and E and B and D is...

Question 4

Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s) .
 
-Wave action and plate movement are significant factors in the formation of the feature labeled:

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A)   1.
B)   2.
C)   3.
D)   4.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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.

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A)  black smoker
B)  deep focus earthquake
C)  hydrothermal vent
D)  rift valley
E)  white smokerF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Black smokers are hydrothermal vents that discharge superheated water with high concentrations of metal sulfides.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Draw and label the features of the Atlantic Ocean basin as you move from the continent toward the center of the ocean basins.

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As you move from the continent toward th...

Question 9

Describe the three major marine provinces and list and describe the features associated with each province.

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The three major marine provinces are the...

Question 10

Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hydrothermal vents are seafloor cold seeps with high concentrations of sulfur and salts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the development of scientific instruments in the 20ᵗʰ century used to map the seafloor. Include in your answer the time frame when each instrument was developed and include a brief description of how it works.

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In the 20th century, several scientific ...

Question 13

These organisms are most likely found in:

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A)   abyssal hills.
B)   cold seeps.
C)   hydrothermal vents.
D)   submarine canyons.
E)   trenches.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Hydrothermal vents have a significant impact on ocean chemistry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The correct order of marine provinces from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

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A)   abyssal plain, rise, slope, shelf.
B)   abyssal plain, shelf, slope, rise.
C)   rise, abyssal plain, slope, shelf.
D)   shelf, slope, rise, abyssal plain.
E)   slope, rise, shelf, abyssal plain.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

With respect to mid-ocean ridges, transform faults are:

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A)   associated with hydrothermal vents.
B)   located in submarine canyons.
C)   parallel to the direction of plate movement.
D)   parallel to the rift valley.
E)   perpendicular to the ridge axis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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.

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A)  abyssal plain
B)  continental flood basalt
C)  continental rise
D)  continental shelf
E)  continental slopeF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Abyssal plains are more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic as compared to those on the floor of the Pacific.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Oceans with passive plate margins have continental slopes with more gradual slopes than oceans with active plate margins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Underwater avalanches of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris are:

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A)   deep sea fans.
B)   graded bedding.
C)   turbidity currents.
D)   turbidite deposits.
E)   white smokers.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Exam 3: Marine Provinces

Describe the three major marine provinces and list and describe the features associated with each province.

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The correct order of marine provinces from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

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Black smokers are hydrothermal vents that discharge superheated water with high concentrations of metal sulfides.

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The method that is most frequently used to investigate sediment and rock layers of the sea floor is:

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Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.

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Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s) . -Wave action and plate movement are significant factors in the formation of the feature labeled:

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Hydrothermal vents have a significant impact on ocean chemistry.

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Hydrothermal vents are seafloor cold seeps with high concentrations of sulfur and salts.

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With respect to mid-ocean ridges, transform faults are:

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Abyssal plains are more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic as compared to those on the floor of the Pacific.

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These organisms are most likely found in:

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Oceans with passive plate margins have continental slopes with more gradual slopes than oceans with active plate margins.

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Underwater avalanches of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris are:

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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.

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Draw and label the features of the Atlantic Ocean basin as you move from the continent toward the center of the ocean basins.

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Describe the three major marine provinces and list and describe the features associated with each province.

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Mid-ocean ridges are rises that occupy a small portion of the deep ocean basin, only around 10%.

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The correct order of marine provinces from the coast to the mid-ocean ridge is:

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Black smokers are hydrothermal vents that discharge superheated water with high concentrations of metal sulfides.

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The method that is most frequently used to investigate sediment and rock layers of the sea floor is:

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Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.

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Hydrothermal vents have a significant impact on ocean chemistry.

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Hydrothermal vents are seafloor cold seeps with high concentrations of sulfur and salts.

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With respect to mid-ocean ridges, transform faults are:

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Abyssal plains are more extensive on the floor of the Atlantic as compared to those on the floor of the Pacific.

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Oceans with passive plate margins have continental slopes with more gradual slopes than oceans with active plate margins.

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Underwater avalanches of muddy water mixed with rocks and debris are:

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Draw and label the features of the Atlantic Ocean basin as you move from the continent toward the center of the ocean basins.

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