Beginner Marine Science Test
A brief assessment of fundamental oceanographic concepts, designed for easy comprehension.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
Which worldwide surface flow moves warm water from the western Pacific toward the eastern coast of South America?
- 2
What causes the regular rise and fall of sea level every six hours along most coastlines?
- 3
In which oceanic zone does enough sunlight penetrate for photosynthesis?
- 4
Which property of seawater increases when large amounts of river water enter the ocean?
- 5
What term describes the gradual increase in temperature with depth in tropical oceans?
- 6
Which instrument measures the depth of the ocean floor?
- 7
Which coastal feature is formed by the deposition of sand carried by longshore currents?
- 8
What phenomenon results in the bending of light as it passes through water of varying density?
- 9
Which type of wave is generated primarily by wind blowing over the sea surface?
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