01.06 Module One Exam Questions and
Answers
Why is pseudoscience not considered real science? (3 points) - Answer-It relies on
evidence based on personal experiences or beliefs.
Ichthyology is an area of study that examines the physical and behavioral
characteristics of fish by using experimentation. How would Ichthyology best be
characterized? (3 points) - Answer-Science
Students in a high school Marine Science class are learning about the scientific
process. Four students were asked to write a testable prediction about cold weather and
oceans. Their responses are shown in the chart.
Which student's prediction is the most testable using the scientific process? (3 points) -
Answer-Olivia
Which ocean zone has the greatest water pressure? (3 points) - Answer-Hadal zone
Which ocean zone has the lowest water pressure? (3 points) - Answer-Epipelagic zone
If an aquatic animal relies on photosynthesis to survive, in which ocean zone would it be
most successful? (3 points) - Answer-Epipelagic zone
A scientist is investigating the effects of salinity on fish development. He places fertilized
fish eggs in an aquarium that contains low salinity and observes their development.
What factor would improve experimental design the most? (3 points) - Answer-Include
another aquarium that has normal salinity to compare to the low salinity aquarium
How can upwelling affect the nutrient and oxygen content of ocean water around
coastlines? (3 points) - Answer-It brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the ocean surface.
A diver is swimming near the surface of the ocean. What would she most likely observe,
in terms of the numbers of photosynthetic organisms and light conditions? (3 points) -
Answer-Many photosynthetic organisms and large amounts of light
Sascha notices that it takes a long time for a pot of water to reach the boiling point.
What property of water is she observing? (3 points) - Answer-Water has a high specific
heat capacity.
What property of water results from the high cohesion between water molecules? (3
points) - Answer-Surface tension
Answers
Why is pseudoscience not considered real science? (3 points) - Answer-It relies on
evidence based on personal experiences or beliefs.
Ichthyology is an area of study that examines the physical and behavioral
characteristics of fish by using experimentation. How would Ichthyology best be
characterized? (3 points) - Answer-Science
Students in a high school Marine Science class are learning about the scientific
process. Four students were asked to write a testable prediction about cold weather and
oceans. Their responses are shown in the chart.
Which student's prediction is the most testable using the scientific process? (3 points) -
Answer-Olivia
Which ocean zone has the greatest water pressure? (3 points) - Answer-Hadal zone
Which ocean zone has the lowest water pressure? (3 points) - Answer-Epipelagic zone
If an aquatic animal relies on photosynthesis to survive, in which ocean zone would it be
most successful? (3 points) - Answer-Epipelagic zone
A scientist is investigating the effects of salinity on fish development. He places fertilized
fish eggs in an aquarium that contains low salinity and observes their development.
What factor would improve experimental design the most? (3 points) - Answer-Include
another aquarium that has normal salinity to compare to the low salinity aquarium
How can upwelling affect the nutrient and oxygen content of ocean water around
coastlines? (3 points) - Answer-It brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the ocean surface.
A diver is swimming near the surface of the ocean. What would she most likely observe,
in terms of the numbers of photosynthetic organisms and light conditions? (3 points) -
Answer-Many photosynthetic organisms and large amounts of light
Sascha notices that it takes a long time for a pot of water to reach the boiling point.
What property of water is she observing? (3 points) - Answer-Water has a high specific
heat capacity.
What property of water results from the high cohesion between water molecules? (3
points) - Answer-Surface tension
