Ocean Mapping Quiz

What is the world's life support system dependent on?

• Forests

• Mountains

• Ocean

• Deserts

What is predicted bathymetry?

• Direct measurements of the ocean floor

• Coarse resolution predictions of the ocean floor

• Satellite images of the ocean floor

• Underwater volcanic features

What technology is used to map the ocean floor?

• Deep diving robots

• Multi-beam sonar

• Underwater cameras

• Satellite imagery

What did the mapping expedition reveal about the undersea mountain?

• It is a volcanic Pinnacle cone

• It has undulations in the terrain

• It is a deep water Coral complex

• It is a flat plain

What is the largest Deepwater Coral complex in the world?

• Unknown

• Blake plateau

• Florida coast

• Lophelia thickets

What is the value of mapping and exploring the ocean floor?

• Identification of deep sea creatures

• Development of sustainable fisheries

• Conservation of marine resources

• Better understanding of global boundaries

What is the purpose of mapping the remaining part of the world's oceans?

• To discover new underwater mountains

• To inspire global collaboration

• To protect deep sea creatures

• To identify political boundaries

Why is it important to explore waters outside the U.S economic zone?

• To discover new coral reefs

• To understand global ocean processes

• To establish political dominance

• To expand economic opportunities

What is often said about people and their understanding of the ocean?

• People protect what they understand

• People protect what they fear

• People protect what they can see

• People protect what they own

What is the main goal of ocean mapping efforts?

• To build underwater habitats

• To conserve marine life

• To understand Earth's processes

• To explore the deep sea