Question 1

The broadest continental shelves occur in the Arctic Ocean.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s) .
 
-Tablemounts are the features labeled:

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A)   1.
B)   2.
C)   3.
D)   4.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The direction of motion along a seafloor transform fault is:

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A)   associated with turbidity currents.
B)   in the same direction as the plates are spreading.
C)   in the same direction as the ridge offset.
D)   influenced by underwater boundary currents.
E)   perpendicular to the direction of plate movement.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s) .
 
-Seamounts are the feature labeled:

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A)   1.
B)   2.
C)   3.
D)   4.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The sea floor feature in the figure is most likely a result of:

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A)   pillow lava.
B)   submarine fans.
C)   turbidity currents.
D)   underwater boundary currents.
E)   volcanic activity.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. 
-Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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A)  global positioning satellite (GPS) 
B)  GLORIA
C)  precision depth recorder (PDR) 
D)  SeaBeam
E)  SeaMarcF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 7

The deepest portions of the ocean are part of the relatively narrow features called submarine canyons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Warm-water hydrothermal vents form:

Accepted Answer

A)   abyssal hills.
B)   black smokers.
C)   cold seeps.
D)   turbidity currents.
E)   white smokers.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. 
-Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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A)  metal sulfide deposits
B)  pillow basalts
C)  rift valley
D)  seamounts
E)  trenches.F) None of the above
G) B) and E) E

Question 10

Old lithosphere is destroyed in association with:

Accepted Answer

A)   deep-sea trenches
B)   fracture zones
C)   hydrothermal vents
D)   mid-ocean ridges
E)   spreading centers.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Due to the very harsh environment, few organisms are found in association with hydrothermal vents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

Distinguish between white smoker and black smoker hydrothermal vents.

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White smokers and black smokers are both...

Question 13

Differentiate between active and passive plate margins and give an example of each.

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Passive plate margins are not associated...

Question 14

New lithosphere is produced in association with:

Accepted Answer

A)   deep-sea trenches.
B)   fracture zones.
C)   hydrothermal vents.
D)   mid-ocean ridges.
E)   transform faults.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

All of the following are considered part of the continental margin except the:

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A)   continental rise.
B)   continental shelf.
C)   continental slope.
D)   fracture zone.
E)   submarine canyon.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Continental rises are formed:

Accepted Answer

A)   as a result of the slow accumulation of sediments from the water column.
B)   by many deep sea fans.
C)   in association with hydrothermal vents
D)   next to submarine canyons.
E)   on the flank of a mid-ocean ridge.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The Pacific Ring of Fire is the seismically active area at the margins of the Pacific plate where earthquakes and volcanoes are common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A sediment-laden current that flows off of the continental shelf is called a turbidity current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

All of the following are features associated with active plate margins except:

Accepted Answer

A)   black smoker.
B)   continental rise.
C)   rift valley.
D)   trench.
E)   volcanic arc.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Distinguish between a transform fault and a fracture zone.

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Exam 3: Marine Provinces

The broadest continental shelves occur in the Arctic Ocean.

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Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s) . -Tablemounts are the features labeled:

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The direction of motion along a seafloor transform fault is:

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Refer to the below. Use the labeled features on the figure to answer the following question(s) . -Seamounts are the feature labeled:

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The sea floor feature in the figure is most likely a result of:

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Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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The deepest portions of the ocean are part of the relatively narrow features called submarine canyons.

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Warm-water hydrothermal vents form:

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Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. -Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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Old lithosphere is destroyed in association with:

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Due to the very harsh environment, few organisms are found in association with hydrothermal vents.

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Distinguish between white smoker and black smoker hydrothermal vents.

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Differentiate between active and passive plate margins and give an example of each.

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New lithosphere is produced in association with:

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All of the following are considered part of the continental margin except the:

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Continental rises are formed:

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The Pacific Ring of Fire is the seismically active area at the margins of the Pacific plate where earthquakes and volcanoes are common.

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A sediment-laden current that flows off of the continental shelf is called a turbidity current.

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All of the following are features associated with active plate margins except:

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Distinguish between a transform fault and a fracture zone.

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