History of Marine Biology

What is marine biology?

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What did the HMS challenger accomplish? (Select all that apply)

• Discovery of Venus

• Discovery of the Mariana Trench

• Discovery of about 4000 unknown species

• Discovery of the smallest ocean

What were Charles Darwin's accomplishments with respect to marine biology?

• He created a theory about the relationship of red tides and fish death

• He created a theory about sharks and sonar

• He created a theory of turtle mateing

• He created a theory of coral reef formation

Who was captain James Cook? (Select all that apply)

• He was a famous German Explorer

• He was a famous British explorer

• He was a cartographer and naval officer

• He was the father of marine science.

Who is considered the first marine biologist?

• James Cook

• Aristotle

• Charles Darwin

• Pegasus

Which of the following is not true about the Vikings

• Learned about wind and current patterns

• learned about monsoons

• learned that winds reversed direction with seasons

• were led by Christopher Columbus

What is plankton?

• large plants and animals floating in the water

• A fruit similar to bananas but not as sweet.

• Tiny plants and animals floating in the water column

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Edward Forbes

• Dredged the sea floor so large ships could pass

• examined plankton

• stated that the sea floor only consisted of one level

• Was related to Mrs. Forbes

Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory (select all that apply)

• Was established in NY

• Was the first of its kind in the USA

• Was established in Massachusetts

• Helped in the development of Sea research tools

What percentage of the earth is covered by water?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

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