Oceanography

* The follow test answers are the result of my own work and did not involve discussion or assistance from others. ________________ [your signature] Oceanography 201 Spring 2016 [120 pts.] Name: Wainani Wetter Final Exam Complete the following sentences with the correct term [20 pts. / 1 pt. each] DEAD ZONE a). The lack of oxygen in ocean regions creates ____ conditions. ISOHALINE b). A ___ represent the vertical concentration of salt in the ocean. EKMAN SPIRAL c). The speed of a wave is known as _____ BIORMEDIATION d). The use of bacteria and fungi to break down oil from a spill is called_____. TOMBOLO e). A ____ is a sandbar that connects an island to the mainland DEPOSITIONAL SHORE f). The opposite of an erosional shore is a ___. HIGH TIDES g). The greatest pull of the moons gravity on the ocean occurs at it’s ______. FLOOD TIDE h). The opposite of an ebb tide is a _____. EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC i). The ____ is the political boundary of 200 nautical miles that surrounds islands and extends…

appreciated while he was an alive but his discoveries were a major help after he died. He lived in a time that scientific discoveries were plentiful so it was extremely east for something like the study of oceanography to be overlooked. His discoveries lead to him being called the father of Oceanography (Sir John Murray-Founder of Oceanography). He was born in Canada in 1841 to Scottish parents. He soon moved to Edinburgh, Scotland as a young boy and spent his days studying at Stirling High…

During the 1870s scientists collected seawater samples from the seas of the world from varying depths to see if the oceans were in fact similar in some way or another. When these samples were analyzed they were actually found to be quite similar, almost identical. This finding sparked great interest in the topic of oceanography which was up to this point in history largely unexplored and in other words unexplainable. Even in today’s world the ocean is largely unexplored, we are learning new…

prestigious positions in the field. In Canada, though not necessary a certification may be obtained since most oceanographers work for professional companies such as the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS). The requirements for the certification are: At least Five years of environmental work in canada recognized Canadian college diploma or university degree, or equivalent international credentials Must meet the minimum standard knowledge and skills in their environmental…

The ocean is massive. Takes up 75% of the world and we have only explored 5% of the ocean. We also use the ocean for many resources like food and transportation. We also use the ocean to mine and get oil from. The ocean is our main source of recourses helping us human population thrive. Challenger expedition Challenger expedition of 1872 to 76 made multiple discoveries. Discoveries that laid out the foundation of oceanography. This expedition was made specifically to gather data on a wide…

Being able to dive beneath the ocean, feeling the cold water around you, and the ability to swim by them makes this one of the most intriguing jobs I know of. Many marine biologists travel across the world, documenting and comparing works of aquatic life here and there. One day you’re in the Gulf of Mexico, the next you’re on your way to China to meet a professor of oceanography to help solve an issue. But seeing new species and habitats can really engage you in the game, exploring with…

What is a Marine Biologist? According to Merriam Webster “marine” means of or relating to the sea or the plants and animals that live in the sea. A biologist is a scientist that studies things that are biotic, therefore, making the word “Marine Biologist” mean the study of ocean life. Approximately 70% of the earth is covered by water, while the rest is land. A marine biologist has a significant profession by studying the life in the ocean and all of its secrets. The secrets in the ocean could…

Richard Davis, the author of Oceanography: An Introduction to the Marine Environment, says that the ocean is divided into three layers, and all are separated by the amount of light that travels through them. The top layer is called the sunlight, or euphotic, zone which is the top of the ocean, what we see without having any special submarine gear, to about 200 meters. In many situations, sunlight does not go beyond this level. Below that is the twilight, or dystophic, zone, which travels from…

Mariners, surfers, fishers, recreational boaters and US Navy personnel; virtually anyone subject to physical oceanography is additionally dependent on the monitoring and predictions of ocean waves and tides. Such predictions allow for one to decide when to sail into or out of harbors, where to tie or anchor their vessel, and whether it is safe or not to enter certain areas of the ocean. For recreational purposes, one can refer to wave and tide predictions when visiting tide pools along the coast…

closer study of marie life. Charles darwin (1809-1882) who, although he is best known for the Theory of evolution he contributed significantly to the early study of marine biology. His expeditions as the resident naturalist aboard the beagle from 1831 to 1836 were spent collecting and studying specimens from a number of marine organims that were sent to the British Museum for cataloguing. His interest in geology gave rise to his study of coral reefs and their formation. ) To become a marine…