Semester Exam- Fall 2024

Front

What inference can be made about temperature with depth in the ocean?

Back

Temperature decreases rapidly, then remains about the same.

Front

Who is Sir Charles Thompson?

Back

He is attributed with the Challenger Report, providing 4700+ new specimens for study, setting new standards for ocean study, and laying the foundation of modern Marine Science.

Front

What are the two major developments in types of submersibles?

Back

Bathysphere & Bathyscaphe.

Front

What does the equator divide the world into?

Back

Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.

Front

What can be determined from specific latitude and longitude coordinates?

Back

The precise location of a geographical area.

Front

What is the Challenger Report?

Back

A comprehensive study of the ocean conducted by Sir Charles Thompson, which provided significant insights into marine science.

Front

Define Bathysphere.

Back

A spherical submersible used for deep-sea exploration.

Front

Define Bathyscaphe.

Back

A submersible vessel designed for deep-sea exploration, capable of independent operation.

Front

What is the significance of the equator in geography?

Back

It is the primary reference line for latitude, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and density in ocean water?

Back

Temperature and density are inversely related; as temperature decreases, density increases.