Question 1

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-seismic reflection profile

Accepted Answer

A)  used to map ocean floor from space
B)  cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation
C)  measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography
D)  a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km
E)  used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South AtlanticF) used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floorG) uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depthH) A) and F)
I) D) and E)

Question 2

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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A)   metal sulfide deposits
B)   pillow basalts
C)   rift valley
D)   seamounts
E)   trenchesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Older lithosphere is destroyed in association with:

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A)  deep-sea trenches.
B)  fracture zones.
C)  hydrothermal vents.
D)  mid-ocean ridges.
E)  spreading centers.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Sediments of the continental rise can exhibit characteristics similar to those formed by rivers on land.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The continental shelf is generally defined as a steeply sloping zone extending from the shoreline to the shelf break.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The deepest portions of the ocean are part of the relatively narrow features called submarine canyons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Oceanic ridges are cut by a number of transform faults, which offset spreading zones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Extending from the base of the continental rises into the deep-ocean basins are flat depositional surfaces called:

Accepted Answer

A)  continental shelves.
B)  continental slopes.
C)  abyssal hills.
D)  tablemounts.
E)  abyssal plains.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above E

Question 9

All of the following are considered part of the continental margin except the:

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A)  continental rise.
B)  continental shelf.
C)  continental slope.
D)  fracture zone.
E)  submarine canyon.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

-Briefly describe how submarine canyons are created?

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Submarine canyons are narrow but deep v-...

Question 11

Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-bathymetry

Accepted Answer

A)  used to map ocean floor from space
B)  cumulative plot of area versus depth or elevation
C)  measurement of ocean depth and seafloor topography
D)  a method of mapping the topography of the ocean floor along a strip up to 60 km
E)  used echo soundings in 1952 to identify mid-ocean ridge in South AtlanticF) used to determine ocean structure beneath the sea floorG) uses high frequency sound waves to measure ocean depthH) B) and C)
I) E) and F) C

Question 13

Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   abyssal hill
B)   abyssal plain
C)   submarine canyon
D)   seamount
E)   tablemountF) A) and C)
G) A) and E) C

Question 14

Warm-water (From 30°C to 350°C) hydrothermal vents form:

Accepted Answer

A)  abyssal hills.
B)  black smokers.
C)  cold seeps.
D)  turbidity currents.
E)  white smokers.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Characteristics of active continental margins include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  broad continental shelves.
B)  chains of islands.
C)  deep-sea trenches.
D)  thin sediment accumulation.
E)  volcanic and earthquake activity.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

A sediment-laden current that flows off the continental shelf is called a turbidity current.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Relatively few abyssal plains are located in the Pacific Ocean due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  its smaller size compared to other ocean basins.
B)  the presence of convergent active margins.
C)  the absence of convergent active margins.
D)  the presence of seamounts.
E)  all of the above.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 18

-In which ocean basin are most ocean trenches found? Use plate tectonic processes to explain why.

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Most ocean trenches are found in the Pac...

Question 19

Describe the relationship between turbidity currents and turbidite deposits.

Accepted Answer

Turbidity currents are underwater curren...

Question 20

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-ocean trench

Accepted Answer

A)  flat depositional surfaces that cover extensive portions of the deep-ocean basins
B)  deep linear scars on the deep-ocean floor caused by plate convergence
C)  narrow and deep valleys on continental slopes
D)  continental margins not in close proximity to any plate boundary
E)  continental margin associated with lithospheric plate boundariesF) a generally flat zone extending from the shore to the shelf breakG) shallow-water areas close to continentsH) C) and G)
I) C) and E)

Exam 3: Marine Provinces

Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -seismic reflection profile

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Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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Older lithosphere is destroyed in association with:

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Sediments of the continental rise can exhibit characteristics similar to those formed by rivers on land.

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The continental shelf is generally defined as a steeply sloping zone extending from the shoreline to the shelf break.

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The deepest portions of the ocean are part of the relatively narrow features called submarine canyons.

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Oceanic ridges are cut by a number of transform faults, which offset spreading zones.

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Extending from the base of the continental rises into the deep-ocean basins are flat depositional surfaces called:

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All of the following are considered part of the continental margin except the:

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-Briefly describe how submarine canyons are created?

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Seamounts form from ancient tablemounts.

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Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all. -bathymetry

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Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.

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Warm-water (From 30°C to 350°C) hydrothermal vents form:

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Characteristics of active continental margins include all of the following except:

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A sediment-laden current that flows off the continental shelf is called a turbidity current.

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Relatively few abyssal plains are located in the Pacific Ocean due to:

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-In which ocean basin are most ocean trenches found? Use plate tectonic processes to explain why.

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Describe the relationship between turbidity currents and turbidite deposits.

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