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Kon-Tiki
Oceans of the World
Marine Life Zones
Exploring the Oceans
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100

What country did the main character of the Kon Tiki Voyage come from?

Norway

100

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

Pacific Ocean

100

When you are talking about the 'biotic' or the 'biota' of a life zone, what are you talking about?

You are talking about living things in that zone.
100

Approximately what percentage of Earth's surface is covered in ocean

72%

100

Name a marine mammal that is known for its echolocation abilities.

Dolphins and Whales

200

Which country did the Kon Tiki Voyage begin in?

Peru

200

Which ocean would you be swimming in if you were swimming off the eastern coast of Florida

Atlantic Ocean.

200

Name at least 3 abiotic of a marine life zone.

Water chemistry, Light, Temperature, Salinity, Water Pressure, Rock and sand. etc..

200

Approximately, what percentage of Earth's water is found in the oceans?

97% of the water on Earth is found in the oceans.

200

What is the name of the tiny shrimp-like animals that whales eat?

Krill

300

Which groups of islands were the Kon Tiki crew trying to reach?

Polynesian Island?

300

This is the most southern ocean on the globe

Southern Ocean
300

Describe the 'Intertidal Zone', where is it located?

The intertidal zone is the area located between high tide and low tide.

300

Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521), a Portuguese navigator, was the first person to attempt to sail completely around the Earth. This is also known as

Circumnavigate

300

What is the name given to the light that some marine animals can produce from their bodies (living light)

Bioluminescence

400

Describe what happened to the radio antenna on the Kon Tiki, causing communication issues during the voyage.

The parrot bit through the antenna cable causing it to float away.

400

This Ocean is found off the east coast of Africa

Indian Ocean

400

What makes the neritic zone so productive?

River and land runoff provide extra nutrients to the water and sunlight to promote photosynthesis.

400

Who was responsible for having a map of the Gulf Stream Current created?

Ben Franklin

400

What marine mammal is known for its tusks?

Walrus

500

Name any two of the Kon Tiki crew (First names)

Thor, Bengt, Erik, Herman, Knut, and Torstein

500

This is the coldest ocean in the world

Arctic Ocean

500
Describe what is referred to as the 'aphotic zone'
This zone is a vast area that is cold, dark, and has great pressure.
500
SONAR, a military device turned scientific instrument is an acronym for what? Describe how this device works.

Sound Navigation and Ranging

500

What is the name of the process where organisms like algae convert sunlight into chemical energy

Photosynthesis.