Beginner Marine Science Test

A brief assessment of fundamental oceanographic concepts, designed for easy comprehension.

ocean currentsseafloor mappingtemperature layerswind waveslight refractioncoastal sandbarsmarine zonessea salinitytide cycles
Difficulty:EASY

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CategoryMaritime
DifficultyEASY
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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

  1. 1

    Which worldwide surface flow moves warm water from the western Pacific toward the eastern coast of South America?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    What causes the regular rise and fall of sea level every six hours along most coastlines?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    In which oceanic zone does enough sunlight penetrate for photosynthesis?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which property of seawater increases when large amounts of river water enter the ocean?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    What term describes the gradual increase in temperature with depth in tropical oceans?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    Which instrument measures the depth of the ocean floor?

    Question 6
  7. 7

    Which coastal feature is formed by the deposition of sand carried by longshore currents?

    Question 7
  8. 8

    What phenomenon results in the bending of light as it passes through water of varying density?

    Question 8
  9. 9

    Which type of wave is generated primarily by wind blowing over the sea surface?

    Question 9

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