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Marine Science Latest 2023 Graded A Biological oceanography studies ocean life chemical oceanography studies ocean chemistry physical oceanography studies physical conditions and processes of the ocean geological oceanography studies the topography,history and composition of the ocean floor and coastal zone continental shelf Comparatively shallow part of the ocean adjacent to the coastline. Composed of continental crust continental slope The sloping area between the continental shelf and...

EAPS 100 Purdue - Exam 1, Questions and answers, rated A+ What are the 4 parts of Earth's system? - -Atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere Atmosphere - -Envelope of gas that surrounds the Earth, elevation of 10,000 km, gets thinner the farther away from Earth Hydrosphere - -Majority in oceans, fresh water in glaciers and groundwater Topography - -land Bathymetry - -ocean Internal Energy - -heat (thermal energy) -rocks melt, volcanoes -Earth's interior soft enough to flow E...

SFSU ERTH 110 Exam | Questions and Answers According to the textbook reading for this week (Module 1), which definition below would be the best definition of Geology? Geology is the scientific study of the nature, origin and evolution of the Earth and other terrestrial bodies. What are the key differences between a scientific hypothesis and a scientific theory according to the lecture? Choose from the following: A theory is an accumulation of many well-proven and well-accepted hypotheses that ...

PRAXIS 5004 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A GRADE Which of the following countries have territorial claims in Kashmir? - Answer-The countries of India, Pakistan, and China are in a triangular conflict in Kashmir because all three countries make territorial claims in Kashmir. Which of the following best explains how intensive agriculture, poor irrigation practices, and overgrazing have affected the environment? - Answer-They have contributed to the desertification of areas ...

ISP 203 Exam 4 || Questions & Answers (100% Correct) ISP 203 Exam 4 || Questions & Answers (100% Correct) Percentage of US renewable energy use - ANSWER - 10% Where will most energy generation come from in the future? - ANSWER - Renewable sources, natural gas, and still, coal. What 4 reasons explain why we do not use renewables to a greater extent? - ANSWER - 1. Unfamiliar Technologies-investment uncertainties 2. Economies of Scale-scale of production is small with high costs 3. Exte...

Description and definition of OCEANOGRAPHY correct answers - the study of the ocean using a combination of geology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geography, and biology. • The three major stages in oceanic research correct answers - explore, describe, and integrate • Why is the scientific method important in scientific research? correct answers - It helps us learn about the world around us in an accurate way What is the hydrosphere? Where does most of the water reside? correct answ...

Marine biology exam #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are the five oceans? - Correct Answer️️ -Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Southern Ocean aka Antarctic Ocean Arctic Ocean What were the first real hypotheses in marine biology, developed by Forbes and Darwin?Can you describe one of them? Why are they considered true hypotheses? - Correct Answer️️ -Forbes: - azoic theory: that no life existed on sea floors deeper than 300 fathoms Darwin: - development of cora...

Types of Maps correct answers A thematic map is used to illustrate a single idea or theme. This map has a single focus. A relief map shows the topography of a region. A mental map is constructed by the student "inside your head" without reference to other resources. A sketch map might be created to help students recall relative locations and sizes of places. For example, the student might sketch a map of his journey from home to school. What is elevation? What is relief? correct...

(comma practice) For the Thanksgiving reunion, relatives were sitting in the dining room, on the porch, and in the carport. A. Thanksgiving, reunion B. Were, sitting C. Porch and D. No error D. No error Lydia seems to be a kind, considerate girl. A. Seems, to B. Considerate, girl C. Kind considerate D. No error D. No error This fishing pole Nathan, has seen better days. A. Pole, Nathan, B. Has, seen C. Nathan, D. No error A. Pole, Nathan, My cousin has moved to 56 Central Stre...

is a resource that can be easily recovered through natural process and can be used again and again. Water, air, and sunlight are some of the renewable energy resources. Even though these resources are in abundance, proper measures should be taken to prevent overexploitation of these resources. - Answer-Renewable natural resources are those resources that take time for Earth to replenish through its natural processes. Humans use these natural resources faster than Earth can replenish them. F...