OCEAN 101 Midterm Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers A+
0 view 0 purchase
Module
Ocean 101
Institution
Ocean 101
OCEAN 101 Midterm Study Guide
Questions With Correct Answers A+
One degree of latitude is about equal to - AnswerOne degree-- 60 nautical miles
True or False? The parallel with the largest circumference is the equator. - AnswerTrue
One nautical mile is equivalent to _____ land miles. - Answer1....
OCEAN 101 Midterm Study Guide
Questions With Correct Answers A+
One degree of latitude is about equal to - Answer✔One degree-- 60 nautical miles
True or False? The parallel with the largest circumference is the equator. - Answer✔True
One nautical mile is equivalent to _____ land miles. - Answer✔1.15
Fill in the missing number. There are ______ seconds in a degree of latitude/longitude. -
Answer✔3600
Select the statement regarding location reference systems that is not correct.
Lines of longitude all intersect at the equator.
Lines of longitude are all great circles.
The equator is the only line of latitude that forms a great circle.
Lines of latitude parallel each other. - Answer✔Lines of longitude all intersect at the equator.
Which of the Earth's layers has the greatest density? - Answer✔Core
True or False? The San Andreas fault is an example of a transform fault. - Answer✔True
True or False? Washington coast is an example of a passive continental margin. - Answer✔False
Which statement is true about continental crust?
It is composed of basaltic-type rock and has a lower density than oceanic crust.
It is composed of basaltic-type rock and has a higher density than oceanic crust.
It is composed of granitic-type rock and has a lower density than oceanic crust.
It is composed of granitic-type rock and has a higher density than oceanic crust. - Answer✔It is
composed of granitic-type rock and has a lower density than oceanic crust.
As the continents have moved through time, they have repeatedly collided to form
"supercontinents." The most recent supercontinent was - Answer✔Pangaea
The term "exotic" terranes is used to describe the geology of the coastal Washington because -
Answer✔the rock found there moved great distances from where it was formed.
Which of the following continental arcs is the oldest? - Answer✔Omineca Arc
Which one is the newest? - Answer✔Cascade Arc
Which of the following are pieces of evidence that a large magnitude earthquake occurred in the
Pacific Northwest approximately around the year 1700? - Answer✔Japanese records of an
orphan tsunami
Ghost forests
Seafloor core samples
Tribal history of the eradication of Vancouver Island's Pachena Bay people.
What could occur when the part or all of the Cascadia subduction zone slips? -
Answer✔Hundreds of thousands of people may die.
A tsunami that races across the Pacific Ocean
A drop and/or rebound of the continental shelf
An earthquake as large as 8.6
Along which type of plate boundary are you most likely to find hydrothermal vent systems? -
Answer✔Convergent plate boundaries
The base of the food web in hydrothermal vent communities is - Answer✔bacteria
Black smoker chimneys are made from: - Answer✔minerals rich in metals and sulfur that from
when hydrothermal fluid mixes with seawater
The fluid that jets out of the seafloor hydrothermal vents contains which of the following?
cold water
plastic
smoke
hot water - Answer✔hot water
Explain how hydrothermal vents are formed and locate on a map where hydrothermal vents are
likely to be found. - Answer✔Hydrothermal vents are formed by convection happening under the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller JasonMcConnell. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £8.68. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
