ocean science trivia contest

OCEAN SCIENCE TRIVIA OCEAN SCIENCE TRIVIA CONTESTCONTEST

Created by Laura Oremland, Samantha Brooke, and Teresa Turk

NOAA Fisheries Service Office of Science and Technology

1. The movie “Happy Feet” is set 1. The movie “Happy Feet” is set in what type of penguin colony in what type of penguin colony (also the stars of “March of the (also the stars of “March of the Penguins”)?Penguins”)?w. Rockhopperw. Rockhopper

x. Gentoox. Gentoo

y. Adeliey. Adelie

z. Emperorz. Emperor

2. The penguins in “Happy Feet” 2. The penguins in “Happy Feet” moved pretty fast on land, but how moved pretty fast on land, but how fast can they (penguins) swim, on fast can they (penguins) swim, on average?average?

w. Up to 25 mphw. Up to 25 mphx. Up to 50 mphx. Up to 50 mphy. Up to 10 mphy. Up to 10 mphz. Up to 5 mphz. Up to 5 mph

2. The penguins in “Happy Feet” 2. The penguins in “Happy Feet” moved pretty fast on land, but how moved pretty fast on land, but how fast can they (penguins) swim, on fast can they (penguins) swim, on average?average?

w. Up to 25 mphw. Up to 25 mphThe average human runs only 17 mph- The average human runs only 17 mph- A world class sprinter can only reach A world class sprinter can only reach

24 mph!24 mph!

3. In the movie “Finding Nemo”, 3. In the movie “Finding Nemo”, Marlin plays a fish in search of his Marlin plays a fish in search of his son Nemo, what type of fish are son Nemo, what type of fish are they?they?

w. Angelfishw. Angelfish

x. Clownfishx. Clownfish

y. Orange Fishy. Orange Fish

z. Orange Tangsz. Orange Tangs

3. In the movie “Finding Nemo”, 3. In the movie “Finding Nemo”, Marlin plays a fish in search of his Marlin plays a fish in search of his son Nemo, what type of fish are son Nemo, what type of fish are they?they?


Nemo is an anemone clownfish (Nemo is an anemone clownfish (Amphiprion Amphiprion oscellarisoscellaris). They usually live inside an anemone.). They usually live inside an anemone.

4. In the movie “Finding Nemo” 4. In the movie “Finding Nemo” Dory plays a fish blue and yellow in Dory plays a fish blue and yellow in color trying to assist Marlin, Find color trying to assist Marlin, Find his son Nemo. What type of fish is his son Nemo. What type of fish is Dory?Dory?

w. John Dory Fishw. John Dory Fish

x. Regal Tangx. Regal Tang

y. Blue Tangy. Blue Tang

z. Blue Damsel Fishz. Blue Damsel Fish

4. In the movie “Finding Nemo” 4. In the movie “Finding Nemo” Dory plays a fish blue and yellow in Dory plays a fish blue and yellow in color trying to assist Marlin, Find color trying to assist Marlin, Find his son Nemo. What type of fish is his son Nemo. What type of fish is Dory?Dory?

x. Regal Tangx. Regal Tang

Dory is a Regal Tang, Dory is a Regal Tang, a Western Pacific speciesa Western Pacific species

5. 5. Green Green Sea turtles like Squirt Sea turtles like Squirt from “Finding Nemo” travel from “Finding Nemo” travel independently at what age?independently at what age?w. 3 yearsw. 3 years

x. 18 yearsx. 18 years

y. 6 monthsy. 6 months

z. Immediately after hatchingz. Immediately after hatching

5. Green Sea turtles like Squirt 5. Green Sea turtles like Squirt from “Finding Nemo” travel from “Finding Nemo” travel independently at what age?independently at what age?w. 3 yearsw. 3 years

x. 18 yearsx. 18 years

y. 6 monthsy. 6 months

z. Immediately after hatchingz. Immediately after hatching

6. 6. In “Pirates of the Caribbean” 2, the In “Pirates of the Caribbean” 2, the Kracken is a tentacled beast said to destroy Kracken is a tentacled beast said to destroy entire vessels in a single blow. The Giant entire vessels in a single blow. The Giant Squid, which can grow up to 33 feet in Squid, which can grow up to 33 feet in length, has also inspired similar legends such length, has also inspired similar legends such as in the book “20,000 Leagues Under the as in the book “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”. Based on what is known about the Sea”. Based on what is known about the Giant Squid – what is its chief predator?Giant Squid – what is its chief predator?

w. Great White Sharksw. Great White Sharksx. Blue Whalesx. Blue Whales

y. Sperm Whalesy. Sperm Whalesz. Tiger sharksz. Tiger sharks

6. 6. In “Pirates of the Caribbean” 2, the In “Pirates of the Caribbean” 2, the Kracken is a tentacled beast said to destroy Kracken is a tentacled beast said to destroy entire vessels in a single blow. Based on entire vessels in a single blow. Based on what is known about the Giant Squid – what what is known about the Giant Squid – what is its chief predator?is its chief predator?

w. Great White Sharksw. Great White Sharksx. Blue Whalesx. Blue Whales

y. Sperm Whalesy. Sperm Whalesz. Tiger sharksz. Tiger sharks

7. In the movie, “Free Willy”, Willy 7. In the movie, “Free Willy”, Willy plays a killer whale in captivity trying to plays a killer whale in captivity trying to get back out into the wild to be with his get back out into the wild to be with his family. Killer Whales eat which of the family. Killer Whales eat which of the following:following:

w. Fish Onlyw. Fish Only

x. Marine Mammals Onlyx. Marine Mammals Only

y. Plankton y. Plankton

z. Both Fish and Marine Mammalsz. Both Fish and Marine Mammals

7. In the movie, “Free Willy”, Willy 7. In the movie, “Free Willy”, Willy plays a killer whale in captivity trying to plays a killer whale in captivity trying to get back out into the wild to be with his get back out into the wild to be with his family. Killer Whales eat which of the family. Killer Whales eat which of the following:following:

w. Fish Onlyw. Fish Only

x. Marine Mammals Onlyx. Marine Mammals Only

y. Planktony. Plankton

z. Both Fish and Marine Mammalsz. Both Fish and Marine Mammals

There are 3 types of killer whales: Resident, Transient, and Offshore. Resident killer whales primarily eat fish. Transient killer whales primarily eat marine mammals. Offshore killer whales primarily eat fish, sharks, and turtles.

8. Chilean Sea Bass is a popular, 8. Chilean Sea Bass is a popular, but threatened, fish eaten at but threatened, fish eaten at restaurants. Chilean sea bass is:restaurants. Chilean sea bass is:

w. Another name for striped bassw. Another name for striped bass

x. Another name for largemouth bassx. Another name for largemouth bass

y. Is not really a bass, but halibuty. Is not really a bass, but halibut

z. Is not really a bass, but Patagonian Toothfishz. Is not really a bass, but Patagonian Toothfish

8. Chilean Sea Bass is a popular, 8. Chilean Sea Bass is a popular, but threatened, fish eaten at but threatened, fish eaten at restaurants. Chilean sea bass is:restaurants. Chilean sea bass is:

w. Another name for striped bassw. Another name for striped bass

x. Another name for largemouth bassx. Another name for largemouth bass

y. Is not really a bass, but halibuty. Is not really a bass, but halibut

z. Is not really a bass, but Patagonian Toothfishz. Is not really a bass, but Patagonian Toothfish

Though it is not endangered, large, unreported catches from illegal Though it is not endangered, large, unreported catches from illegal fishing of this valuable fish has made effective management difficult. In fishing of this valuable fish has made effective management difficult. In 2000, more than 16,000 tons of Chilean sea bass were legally harvested 2000, more than 16,000 tons of Chilean sea bass were legally harvested in the Antarctic management area. Estimates vary, but there may be up in the Antarctic management area. Estimates vary, but there may be up to twice that amount taken illegally. to twice that amount taken illegally.

9. What kind of fish is most 9. What kind of fish is most often used in McDonald’s fish often used in McDonald’s fish sandwiches?sandwiches?

w. Catfishw. Catfish

x. Walleye Pollockx. Walleye Pollock

y. Tilapiay. Tilapia

z. Atlantic Codz. Atlantic Cod

9. What kind of fish is most 9. What kind of fish is most often used in McDonald’s fish often used in McDonald’s fish sandwiches?sandwiches?w. Catfishw. Catfish

x. Walleye Pollockx. Walleye Pollock

y. Tilapiay. Tilapia

z. Atlantic Codz. Atlantic Cod

10. What is the biggest fish in 10. What is the biggest fish in the sea?the sea?

w. Bluefin Tunaw. Bluefin Tuna

x. Swordfishx. Swordfish

y. Barracuday. Barracuda

z. Whale Sharkz. Whale Shark

10. What is the biggest fish in 10. What is the biggest fish in the sea?the sea?

w. Bluefin Tunaw. Bluefin Tuna

x. Swordfishx. Swordfish

y. Barracuday. Barracuda

z. Whale Sharkz. Whale Shark

Whale sharks are members of the cartilaginous class of Whale sharks are members of the cartilaginous class of fishes, Chondrichthyes, which also includes skates and fishes, Chondrichthyes, which also includes skates and rays.rays.

11. Which of the following is 11. Which of the following is one of the fastest fish in the one of the fastest fish in the world?world?

w.w. SwordfishSwordfish


y. Stripped Bassy. Stripped Bass

z. King Salmonz. King Salmon

11. Which of the following is 11. Which of the following is one of the fastest fish in the one of the fastest fish in the world?world?

w. Swordfishw. Swordfish


y. Stripped Bassy. Stripped Bass

z. King Salmonz. King Salmon

Some species of swordfish have been clocked swimming at over 60 mph

12. Three sharks in the movie 12. Three sharks in the movie “Finding Nemo”, Bruce, Chum, and “Finding Nemo”, Bruce, Chum, and Anchor , take on the motto that Anchor , take on the motto that “fish are friends, not food”. In real “fish are friends, not food”. In real lifelife

w. Sharks can become vegetarians if they w. Sharks can become vegetarians if they try hard enoughtry hard enough

x. Sharks are vegetarians only when they x. Sharks are vegetarians only when they are juvenilesare juveniles

y. Some sharks are vegetariany. Some sharks are vegetarian

z. Sharks cannot be vegetarianz. Sharks cannot be vegetarian

12. Three sharks in the movie 12. Three sharks in the movie “Finding Nemo”, Bruce, Chum, and “Finding Nemo”, Bruce, Chum, and Anchor , take on the motto that Anchor , take on the motto that “fish are friends, not food”. In real “fish are friends, not food”. In real lifelife

w. Sharks can become vegetarians if they try hard enoughw. Sharks can become vegetarians if they try hard enough

x. Sharks are vegetarians only when they are juvenilesx. Sharks are vegetarians only when they are juveniles

y. Some sharks are vegetariany. Some sharks are vegetarian

z. Sharks cannot be vegetarianz. Sharks cannot be vegetarian

Aside from whale sharks and basking sharks that feed on plankton (e.g. larval fish Aside from whale sharks and basking sharks that feed on plankton (e.g. larval fish andand

crabs), acrabs), a vegetarian shark would need to have flat teeth like your molars to grindand chew seaweed and a long gut to digest all the “poor quality” plant food. Such ashark does not exist – their jaws cannot chew, their teeth are the wrong shape andtheir intestines are too short.

13. Why do most shark attacks 13. Why do most shark attacks occur?occur?

w. Jaws is accurate – sharks target humans as preyw. Jaws is accurate – sharks target humans as prey

x. Sharks never attack peoplex. Sharks never attack people

y. Sharks are blind and hunt by biting anything y. Sharks are blind and hunt by biting anything they run into they run into

z. Shark attacks are often a case of mistaken z. Shark attacks are often a case of mistaken identityidentity

13. Why do most shark attacks 13. Why do most shark attacks occur?occur?

w. Jaws is accurate – sharks target humans as preyw. Jaws is accurate – sharks target humans as prey

x. Sharks never attack peoplex. Sharks never attack people

y. Sharks are blind and hunt by biting anything they run into y. Sharks are blind and hunt by biting anything they run into

z. Shark attacks are often a case of mistaken identityz. Shark attacks are often a case of mistaken identity

• Sharks occasionally mistake humans (especially surfers) for prey Sharks occasionally mistake humans (especially surfers) for prey items, like seals. items, like seals.

• Some species of shark bite humans because they are territorial.Some species of shark bite humans because they are territorial.• Of the more then 350 shark species, about 80% are unable to Of the more then 350 shark species, about 80% are unable to

hurt people or rarely encounter people.hurt people or rarely encounter people.

14. Which of the following eat 14. Which of the following eat adult adult sea turtles:sea turtles:

w.w. CrabsCrabs

x. Dolphinsx. Dolphins

y. Sharksy. Sharks

z. Whalesz. Whales

15. Zebra mussels are:15. Zebra mussels are:

w. Another name for the muscles of a zebraw. Another name for the muscles of a zebra

x. A native species of mussel in danger of x. A native species of mussel in danger of extinction from pollutionextinction from pollution

y. An invasive species of mussel out-y. An invasive species of mussel out-competing several local clam populationscompeting several local clam populations

z. A pre-historic marine species of mussel z. A pre-historic marine species of mussel with the largest shell size ever recordedwith the largest shell size ever recorded

15. Zebra mussels are:15. Zebra mussels are:

w. Another name for the muscles of a zebraw. Another name for the muscles of a zebra

x. A native species of mussel in danger of x. A native species of mussel in danger of extinction from pollutionextinction from pollution

y. An invasive species of mussel out-y. An invasive species of mussel out-competing several local clam competing several local clam populationspopulations

z. A pre-historic marine species of mussel z. A pre-historic marine species of mussel with the largest shell size ever recordedwith the largest shell size ever recorded

15a. Which of the following fish 15a. Which of the following fish is not found in the Anacostia is not found in the Anacostia River?River?

w.w. White PerchWhite Perch

x. Striped Burrfishx. Striped Burrfish

y. Striped Bassy. Striped Bass

z. Gizzard Shadz. Gizzard Shad

15b. Which of the following 15b. Which of the following rivers are not tributaries to the rivers are not tributaries to the Potomac River:Potomac River:

w.w. Anacostia RiverAnacostia River

x. Shenandoah Riverx. Shenandoah River

y. Monocacy Rivery. Monocacy River

z. Mississippi Riverz. Mississippi River

15c. The Potomac River begins 15c. The Potomac River begins in:in:

w.w. Washington D.C.Washington D.C.

x. Virginiax. Virginia

y. West Virginiay. West Virginia

z. Marylandz. Maryland

15d. Pollution (e.g., sewage) in 15d. Pollution (e.g., sewage) in the Potomac River:the Potomac River:

w.w. Only affects the Potomac RiverOnly affects the Potomac River

x. Affects only residents of the Washington x. Affects only residents of the Washington AreaArea

y. Is diluted to non-toxic levels after rainfally. Is diluted to non-toxic levels after rainfall

z. Can travel to the Chesapeake Bayz. Can travel to the Chesapeake Bay

16. Which of the following 16. Which of the following describes a fishery stock describes a fishery stock assessment?assessment?

w. Estimates the current abundance and w. Estimates the current abundance and productivity of a fish stock (population).productivity of a fish stock (population).

x. Counts exactly how many fish of a given species x. Counts exactly how many fish of a given species are in the sea. are in the sea.

y. Determines the number of people that work in y. Determines the number of people that work in the fishing industry in the U.S.the fishing industry in the U.S.

z. Analyzes the status of all marine and fishery z. Analyzes the status of all marine and fishery related products traded in the stock market.related products traded in the stock market.

17. What tuna is used in 17. What tuna is used in canned white meat tuna?canned white meat tuna?

w.w. YellowfinYellowfin

x. Albacorex. Albacore

y. Tongoly. Tongol

z. Bluefinz. Bluefin

18. What large marine mammal, 18. What large marine mammal, whose skeleton is on display at the whose skeleton is on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, went extinct in Washington, DC, went extinct in the past 250 years?the past 250 years?

w.w. Puff, the magic dragonPuff, the magic dragon

x. Stellar’s sea cowx. Stellar’s sea cow

y. Blue whaley. Blue whale

z. Manateez. Manatee

19. How long is a newborn baby 19. How long is a newborn baby blue whale? blue whale?

w.w. 5 feet5 feet

x. 25 feetx. 25 feet

y. 10 feety. 10 feet

z. 40 feetz. 40 feet

20. Which of the following 20. Which of the following names is not a common name names is not a common name for dolphinfish?for dolphinfish?

w.w. DoradoDorado

x. Mahi-Mahix. Mahi-Mahi

y. Dolphiny. Dolphin

z. Bottlenosez. Bottlenose

21. The ocean is a pretty noisy place. 21. The ocean is a pretty noisy place. Which of these factors has the most Which of these factors has the most influence on the speed of sound in influence on the speed of sound in water?water?

w. Humidityw. Humidity

x. Air Pressurex. Air Pressure

y. Salinityy. Salinity

z. Temperaturez. Temperature

22. Where did the largest 22. Where did the largest recorded Tsunami occur?recorded Tsunami occur?

w. Thailandw. Thailand

x. Japanx. Japan

y. Alaskay. Alaska

z. Hawaiiz. Hawaii

22. Where did the largest 22. Where did the largest recorded Tsunami occur?recorded Tsunami occur?

w. Thailandw. Thailandx. Japanx. Japany. Alaskay. Alaskaz. Hawaiiz. Hawaii

The largest tsunami on record (60 meters above sea level- almost 200 feet!) occurred in 1899 in the Gulf of Alaska

23. Salt water freezes, on 23. Salt water freezes, on average, at what temperature? average, at what temperature?

w. 0 degrees Fahrenheitw. 0 degrees Fahrenheit

x. Absolute zero (0 degrees Kelvin)x. Absolute zero (0 degrees Kelvin)

y. 0 degrees Celsiusy. 0 degrees Celsius

z. 28 degrees Fahrenheitz. 28 degrees Fahrenheit

24. Which body of water is the 24. Which body of water is the saltiest? saltiest?

w. Red Seaw. Red Sea

x. Artic Oceanx. Artic Ocean

y. Mediterranean Seay. Mediterranean Sea

z. Dead Seaz. Dead Sea

25. Where do the highest tides 25. Where do the highest tides in the world occur?in the world occur?

w. Straights of Gibraltarw. Straights of Gibraltar

x. Bay of Fundyx. Bay of Fundy

y. Gulf of Tonkiny. Gulf of Tonkin

z. Tasman Seaz. Tasman Sea

25. Where do the highest tides 25. Where do the highest tides in the world occur?in the world occur?

w. Straights of Gibraltarw. Straights of Gibraltarx. Bay of Fundy x. Bay of Fundy y. Gulf of Tonkiny. Gulf of Tonkinz. Tasman Seaz. Tasman Sea

The Bay of Fundy has a tidal range of around The Bay of Fundy has a tidal range of around 50 feet, due to its unique shape. In 1 50 feet, due to its unique shape. In 1 hour, the water level can change by 6-8 hour, the water level can change by 6-8 feet.feet.

26. How much of the planet’s 26. How much of the planet’s surface is covered by water? surface is covered by water?

w. 2/4w. 2/4

x. 1/3x. 1/3

y. 6/10y. 6/10

z. 2/3z. 2/3

27. Geographers call these four 27. Geographers call these four interconnected water bodies interconnected water bodies the “World Ocean”the “World Ocean”

w. Atlantic, Mediterranean, Pacific, w. Atlantic, Mediterranean, Pacific, AntarcticAntarctic

x. Pacific, Artic, Caribbean, Atlantic x. Pacific, Artic, Caribbean, Atlantic

y. Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Articy. Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Artic

z. Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, Antarcticz. Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, Antarctic

28. What is the difference 28. What is the difference between oceans and seas?between oceans and seas?

w. Seas are partially or entirely enclosed w. Seas are partially or entirely enclosed by landby land

x. Oceans are shallower than seasx. Oceans are shallower than seas

y. Seas are always saltier than oceansy. Seas are always saltier than oceans

z. Oceans are colder than seasz. Oceans are colder than seas

28. What is the difference 28. What is the difference between oceans and seas?between oceans and seas?

w. Seas are partially or entirely w. Seas are partially or entirely enclosed by landenclosed by land

x. Oceans are shallower than seasx. Oceans are shallower than seas

y. Seas are always saltier than oceansy. Seas are always saltier than oceans

z. Oceans are colder than seasz. Oceans are colder than seas

30. The word ocean is derived 30. The word ocean is derived from the Greek word “okeanos” from the Greek word “okeanos” which means:which means:

w. Lakew. Lake

x. Saltyx. Salty

y. Deepy. Deep

z. Riverz. River

30. The word ocean is derived 30. The word ocean is derived from the Greek word “okeanos” from the Greek word “okeanos” which means:which means:

w. Lakew. Lakex. Saltyx. Saltyy. Deepy. Deepz. Riverz. River

The ancient Greeks thought the ocean was oneThe ancient Greeks thought the ocean was onebig saltwater river than flowed all the way big saltwater river than flowed all the way

around around the earth.the earth.

31. The “Dead Zone” in the 31. The “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico is:Gulf of Mexico is:

w. An area known for fatal shark attacksw. An area known for fatal shark attacks

x. A region where two large oceanic currents x. A region where two large oceanic currents converge, resulting in a raft of marine debris converge, resulting in a raft of marine debris (such as tree trunks, plastic bottles, etc.)(such as tree trunks, plastic bottles, etc.)

y. A large region of water in the Gulf that is very low y. A large region of water in the Gulf that is very low in oxygen and can’t support lifein oxygen and can’t support life

z. An area of the Gulf of Mexico where many invasive z. An area of the Gulf of Mexico where many invasive species have outcompeted native speciesspecies have outcompeted native species

31. The “Dead Zone” in the 31. The “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico is:Gulf of Mexico is:

w. An area known for fatal shark attacksw. An area known for fatal shark attacks

x. An region where two large oceanic currents x. An region where two large oceanic currents converge, resulting in a raft of marine debris converge, resulting in a raft of marine debris (such as tree trunks, plastic bottles, etc.)(such as tree trunks, plastic bottles, etc.)

y. A large region of water in the Gulf that is y. A large region of water in the Gulf that is very low in oxygen and can’t support lifevery low in oxygen and can’t support life

z. An area of the Gulf of Mexico where many invasive z. An area of the Gulf of Mexico where many invasive species have outcompeted native speciesspecies have outcompeted native species

32. The Pacific Ocean holds 32. The Pacific Ocean holds how many times more water how many times more water than the Artic Ocean?than the Artic Ocean?

w. 10 times more waterw. 10 times more water

x. 50 times as much waterx. 50 times as much water

y. The hold the same amounty. The hold the same amount

z. The Pacific Ocean holds less water than z. The Pacific Ocean holds less water than the Artic Oceanthe Artic Ocean

33. The seaweed product found 33. The seaweed product found in foods like ice cream is called:in foods like ice cream is called:

w. Nitrocellulosew. Nitrocellulose

x. Sorbitolx. Sorbitol

y. xanthan gumy. xanthan gum

z. Carrageeninz. Carrageenin

33. The seaweed product found 33. The seaweed product found in foods like ice cream is called:in foods like ice cream is called:

w. Nitrocellulosew. Nitrocellulose

x. Sorbitolx. Sorbitol

y. xanthan gumy. xanthan gum

zz. Carrageenin. Carrageenin

34. Marine sponges are:34. Marine sponges are:

w. sessile animalsw. sessile animals

x. Algaex. Algae

y. macro planktony. macro plankton

z. plantsz. plants

35. This marine creature’s 35. This marine creature’s blood is commonly used in blood is commonly used in testing for toxins which cause testing for toxins which cause toxic shock:toxic shock:

w. Dogfish w. Dogfish

x. Sea cucumberx. Sea cucumber

y. Horseshoe Craby. Horseshoe Crab

z. Stingrayz. Stingray

36. The narrow waterways that 36. The narrow waterways that connect some seas to the connect some seas to the ocean are called: ocean are called:

w. Canalsw. Canals

x. Straightsx. Straights

y. Isthmusy. Isthmus

z. Gyresz. Gyres

37. When the Sun, Earth, and 37. When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are lined up, you would Moon are lined up, you would expect to see this kind of tide: expect to see this kind of tide:

w. Neap tidew. Neap tide

x. Spring tidex. Spring tide

y. Fall tidey. Fall tide

z. Low tidez. Low tide

37. The sublittoral zone of a 37. The sublittoral zone of a rocky shore is characterized by rocky shore is characterized by this type of marine life:this type of marine life:

w. Acorn barnaclesw. Acorn barnacles

x. Large seaweedsx. Large seaweeds

y. Lichensy. Lichens

z. Crabsz. Crabs

38. This is the flattest part of 38. This is the flattest part of the ocean floor:the ocean floor:

w. Abyssal Plainw. Abyssal Plain

x. Continental Shelfx. Continental Shelf

y. Seamounty. Seamount

z. Oceanic Trenchz. Oceanic Trench

39. The underwater formations 39. The underwater formations known as “black smokers” are known as “black smokers” are really:really:w. Dormant volcanoesw. Dormant volcanoes

x. Nuclear waste sitesx. Nuclear waste sites

y. Oil Plumesy. Oil Plumes

z. Hydrothermal ventsz. Hydrothermal vents

40. Bacteria living on and around 40. Bacteria living on and around the deep-sea hydrothermal vents the deep-sea hydrothermal vents called “black smokers” use what to called “black smokers” use what to produce organic molecules?produce organic molecules?w. Sunlightw. Sunlight

x. Nitrogenx. Nitrogen

y. Hydrogen sulfidey. Hydrogen sulfide

z. Calcium carbonatez. Calcium carbonate

41. 41. Currents move through the Currents move through the oceans in large circular oceans in large circular patterns called:patterns called:w. Gyresw. Gyres

x. Upwellingsx. Upwellings

y. Coriolis featuresy. Coriolis features

z. Geostropic flow zonesz. Geostropic flow zones

43. 43. Seaweeds are: Seaweeds are: w. Plantsw. Plants

x. Animalsx. Animals

y. Protistsy. Protists

z. Algaez. Algae

44. 44. These hard-shelled algae These hard-shelled algae are used in making pet-litter, are used in making pet-litter, cosmetics, pool filters, and cosmetics, pool filters, and tooth polish:tooth polish:

w. Copepodsw. Copepods

x. Diatomsx. Diatoms

y. Dinoflagellatesy. Dinoflagellates

z. Ciliatesz. Ciliates

45. It is estimated that ___ % of 45. It is estimated that ___ % of the U.S. population will reside the U.S. population will reside within 10 miles of the coast by within 10 miles of the coast by 2010:2010:

w. 75%w. 75%

x. 50%x. 50%

y. 90%y. 90%

z. 30%z. 30%

46. T46. The abbreviation SST stands he abbreviation SST stands for what oceanographic term?for what oceanographic term?

w. Satellite Sightings Trackerw. Satellite Sightings Tracker

x. Surface Salinity Translocationx. Surface Salinity Translocation

y. Sea Surface Temperaturey. Sea Surface Temperature

z. Standard Salinity Transporterz. Standard Salinity Transporter

47. Tropical cyclones only form 47. Tropical cyclones only form over the ocean where the sea over the ocean where the sea surface temperature exceeds surface temperature exceeds approximately: approximately: w. 81 degrees Fahrenheitw. 81 degrees Fahrenheit

x. 52 degrees Fahrenheitx. 52 degrees Fahrenheit

y. 32 degrees Fahrenheity. 32 degrees Fahrenheit

z. 76 degrees Fahrenheit z. 76 degrees Fahrenheit

48. Excessive nutrient runoff 48. Excessive nutrient runoff (from agriculture activities, (from agriculture activities, pollution, etc) causes:pollution, etc) causes:

w. Hypoxiaw. Hypoxia

x. Eutrophicationx. Eutrophication

y. Alluviumy. Alluvium

z. Anoxiaz. Anoxia

49. The toxic algal bloom called 49. The toxic algal bloom called “Red Tide” is caused by what “Red Tide” is caused by what organisms? organisms?

w. Dinoflagellatesw. Dinoflagellates

x. Shellfishx. Shellfish

y. Jellyfishy. Jellyfish

z. Migratory birds z. Migratory birds

50. In the U.S., this is the most 50. In the U.S., this is the most important form of mariculture:important form of mariculture:

w. Codw. Cod

x. Oystersx. Oysters

y. Lobstery. Lobster

z. Herringz. Herring

51. The Maine lobster (also known as 51. The Maine lobster (also known as the American lobster) becomes red the American lobster) becomes red after being cooked. What color is a after being cooked. What color is a Maine lobster before it is cooked?Maine lobster before it is cooked?

w. Brownw. Brownx. Greenx. Greeny. Bluey. Bluez. All of the abovez. All of the above

51. The Maine lobster (also known as 51. The Maine lobster (also known as the American lobster) becomes red the American lobster) becomes red after being cooked. What color is a after being cooked. What color is a Maine lobster before it is cooked?Maine lobster before it is cooked?

w. Brownw. Brownx. Greenx. Greeny. Bluey. Bluez. All of the z. All of the

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52. Which is not a species of coral?52. Which is not a species of coral?

w. Brainw. Brain

x. Fire x. Fire

y. Staghorny. Staghorn

z. Starz. Star

52. Which is not a species of 52. Which is not a species of coral?coral?

w. Brainw. Brain

x. Fire x. Fire

y. Staghorny. Staghorn

z. Starz. StarAlthough it is resembles coral, this species is actually more closely related to a jellyfish.

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