Oceans & Climate
Mapping Skills
Random
Ocean Technology
100
What is the biggest ocean?
Pacific
100
What is the 0 degree latitude called?
Equator
100
Illustrate the lines of latitude and longitude.
100
What does SCUBA stand for?
Self contained underwater breathing apparatus
200
How much of the earth is covered by ocean?
71%
200
What is the 0 degree longtitude called?
Prime Meridian
200
In an experiment testing how 3 different types of liquid fertilizers affect the height of aquatic plants in a fish tank, what is the independent variable?
Type of fertilizer
200
What was the function of a sextant?
To figure out location (latitude) using the horizon and the sun or stars
300
Name the five oceans.
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Indian, Arctic
300
Find the coordinates for point K.
30 S, 30 E
300
What are the 7 continents?
North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia
300
Where was the compass invented?
China
400
Which climate zone would you find the kelp forest habitat?
Temperate climate zone
400
Find the coordinates for point A.
75 N, 0
400
A student does an experiment testing how 3 different types of liquid fertilizers affect the height of aquatic plants in a fish tank. What are 3 control variables that should be kept the same in each fish tank to make sure the independent variable is properly measured?
Salinity, temperature, pH, amount of light received, amount of water in each tank
400
What is the difference between a ROV and an AUV?
500
Which climate zone would you find organisms that have adaptations such as blubber, thick fur, and low metalboilis?
Polar climate zone
500
Find the coordinates for point D.
15 S, 120 W
500
List the 7 steps of the scientific method starting with observation.
1. Observation
2. Question
3. Research
4. Hypothesis
5. Experiment
6. Collect & Analyze Data
7. Conclusion & Share Results
500
What limiting factors are found with using an submersible compared to an AUV?
Submersibles are manned and would need to return to the surface in shorter time frames where as AUV is unmanned and can be pre-programmed to stay down for much longer