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Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. This course covers fundamental principles of ecology, atmospheric science, and geology while examining the impacts of human activities on natural systems. Students will learn about key environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, conservation, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource management. Through case studies, hands-on activities, and discussions, the course aims to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for addressing current and future environmental challenges.
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Essentials of Oceanography 9th Edition by
Alan P. Trujillo
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Planet Earth
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Q1) Significant oceanographic knowledge was acquired during the Middle Ages.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) .The separation of the Earth into layers was the result of the:
A)decrease in temperature downward toward the core.
B)differing densities of the rock and mineral materials.
C)gravitational force created by the rotating Earth.
D)initial collection of materials and their position in Earth.
E)presence of water at Earth's surface.
Answer: B
Q3) In general,the chemical composition of ocean water has remained constant through geologic time.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Heterotrophic organisms can make their own food from inorganic carbon sources.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor
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Q1) Earthquakes are common along fracture zones.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Which of the following is characteristic of oceanic-continental convergent plate boundaries?
A)andesitic volcanoes
B)fracture zones
C)hot spots
D)mid-ocean ridges
E)volcanic island arcs
Answer: A
Q3) The relatively young age of the seafloor supports the idea that subduction must take place.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Marine Provinces
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Q1) Due to the very harsh environment,few organisms are found in association with hydrothermal vents.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Submarine canyons were most likely formed by
A)deposition of terrestrial sediment.
B)earthquake activity.
C)erosion by major rivers in the past.
D)erosion by turbidity currents.
E)scouring by glacier during the last ice age.
Answer: D
Q3) Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Subduction zones appear to remain nearly stationary over long periods of time.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Marine Sediments
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Q1) Beach sand is usually well-sorted.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A very important way to increase the settling rate of fine particles in the open ocean is via:
A)carbonate dissolution.
B)deposit feeders.
C)fecal pellets.
D)precipitation.
E)wind.
Q3) Calcareous oozes are represented by the number(s); A)1.
B)2 .
C)4.
D)2 & 3.
E)3 & 4.
Q4) The deposition of radiolarian oozes is affected by the carbonate compensation depth.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Water and Seawater
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Q1) In comparison to most other liquids,the heat capacity of water is:
A)a function of salinity.
B)about the same as other liquids.
C)higher than other liquids.
D)lower than other liquids.
E)related to solvent concentration.
Q2) Water is a polar molecule.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Latent heat is used to:
A)break chemical bonds.
B)change molecular structure.
C)change states of matter.
D)change the temperature of a substance.
E)form chemical bonds.
Q4) The latent heat of vaporization of water is larger than the latent heat of melting.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Air-Sea Interface
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Q1) The greenhouse gas that accounts for most of the natural greenhouse effect in Earth's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.
A)True
B)False
Q2) With respect to the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere,the amount of energy radiated back into space between 35<sup>o</sup>N and 40<sup>o</sup>S latitude is:
A)about the same as the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere.
B)dependent upon the weather conditions such as cloud cover in the local area.
C)greater than the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere.
D)less than the amount of energy absorbed by the atmosphere, E)unrelated to latitude.
Q3) Near the poles,more energy is reflected back into space than is absorbed.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The trade winds can be found between 30<sup>o</sup> and 60<sup>o</sup> N and S latitudes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Ocean Circulation
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Q1) The location where water flow uninterrupted between the Pacific,the Atlantic,and the Indian Oceans is
A)in the Arctic Ocean.
B)in the Southern Ocean.
C)near Alaska.
D)near the equator.
E)This does not occur.
Q2) The largest current by volume in the oceans is the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The El Niño weather pattern is associated with:
A)about a 0.5 meter difference in sea surface height between Tahiti and Darwin,Australia.
B)cold,nutrient-rich water close to the sea surface near the coast of Peru.
C)drought and fires in Australia.
D)high pressure sitting over coastal Peru.
E)trade winds blowing east to west.
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Chapter 8: Waves and Water Dynamics
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Q1) Internal waves have never been directly observed.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Wave speed is equal to
A)wave height divided by frequency.
B)wave height divided by period.
C)wavelength divided by fetch.
D)wavelength divided by frequency.
E)wavelength divided by period.
Q3) Water waves are:
A)capillary waves.
B)longitudinal waves.
C)refracted waves.
D)orbital waves.
E)transverse waves.
Q4) The speed of a shallow water wave is a function of wave period.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Tides
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Q1) The maximum tidal currents are reported:
A)about half way between high and low tides.
B)at high tide.
C)at low tide.
D)during neap tides.
E)in the intertidal zone.
Q2) In the United States one can find semidiurnal tides along the:
A)Atlantic coast.
B)Gulf of Alaska.
C)Gulf of Mexico coast.
D)Florida Keys.
E)Pacific coast.
Q3) The Bay of Fundy is well known for which tidal characteristic?
A)large tidal bore.
B)two amphidromic points.
C)very large seiche.
D)very low tidal range.
E)very high tidal range.
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Chapter 10: The Coast: Beaches and Shoreline Processes
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Q1) Eustatic changes in sea level refer to changes in the volume of seawater or changes in the volume of the ocean basin.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When seafloor spreading rates increase:
A)new continental crust is formed.
B)sea level falls.
C)subduction increases.
D)there is a rise in sea level.
E)there is no change in sea level.
Q3) Which of the following landforms shows the least amount of erosion along US coasts?
A)coralline structures of the Florida Keys
B)crystalline rocks of New England
C)mud flats
D)sandy beaches
E)sedimentary rocks of Pacific Northwest
Q4) The longshore current is caused by waves striking the beach at an angle.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: The Coastal Oceans
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Q1) Which of the following organisms are expected to show the highest concentrations of DDT and other chlorinated hydrocarbons in its tissues?
A)carnivorous fishes
B)filter-feeding fishes
C)phytoplankton
D)sea otters
E)zooplankton
Q2) Bioremediation involves the use of microorganisms to degrade pollutants such as crude oil.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The type of circulation pattern found in Laguna Madre is:
A)opposite of the typical estuarine circulation pattern.
B)salt wedge pattern.
C)slightly stratified circulation pattern.
D)vertically mixed circulation pattern.
E)wind-driven circulation pattern.
Q4) Pollutants are any substance that has a negative effect on the environment.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Marine Life and the Marine Environment
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Q1) Organisms of the mesopelagic zone are characterized by:
A)bioluminescence.
B)large,sensitive eyes.
C)no eyes.
D)a and b are correct.
E)a and c are correct.
Q2) Neritic environments are influenced by:
A)seasonal salinity variations.
B)seasonal temperature fluctuations.
C)tidal movements.
D)wave energy.
E)All of the above factors influence neritic environments.
Q3) Nekton are restricted to particular ocean areas by:
A)Availability of food.
B)differences in water pressure with depth.
C)changes in salinity.
D)temperature variations with latitude and depth.
E)All of the above conditions may restrict the distribution of nekton.
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Chapter 13: Biological Productivity and Energy Transfer
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Q1) Overproduction of organic matter resulting in anoxic conditions is attributed to:
A)autotrophication.
B)eutrophication.
C)net primary productivity.
D)photoperiodicity.
E)phototropism.
Q2) Productivity in tropical oceans is:
A)light-limited.
B)nutrient-limited.
C)oxygen-limited.
D)light and nutrient-limited.
E)nutrient and oxygen-limited.
Q3) Although primary productivity in tropical areas is generally low,which of the following tropical locations have unusually high primary productivity rates?
A)coastal upwelling zones
B)coral reefs
C)equatorial upwelling zones
D)mangrove swamps
E)All of the above tropical areas have relatively high primary productivity.
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Chapter 14: Animals of the Pelagic Environment
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Q1) The caudal fin of fast-cruising fish such as tuna is: A)forked.
B)heterocercal.
C)lunate.
D)rounded. E)truncate.
Q2) The speed of a fish is closely related to its: A)aspect ratio. B)length.
C)number of fins.
D)size of tail. E)width.
Q3) The shape of the caudal fin of a shark is referred to as: A)forked.
B)heterocercal.
C)lunate.
D)rounded.
E)truncate.
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Chapter 15: Animals of the Benthic Environment
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Q1) Benthic diversity decreases below upwelling zones.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Most of the hydrothermal vents and cool-water seeps on the seafloor were discovered during which decade?
A)1960s
B)1970s
C)1980s
D)1990s
E)since 2000
Q3) The three varieties of seeps on the seafloor include hypersaline,hydrocarbon and:
A)abyssal plain seeps.
B)deep-sea trench seeps.
C)mid-ocean ridge seeps
D)seamount seeps.
E)subduction zone seeps
Q4) Coral reefs contain more algal biomass than animal biomass.
A)True
B)False
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