Marine Science Sample Exam
The in-class exam will consist of three sections: multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and short answers with diagrams. This sample exam contains a few multiple choice questions used on
PREVIOUS
exams.
TIME REMAINING
1.)
The
incoming
solar radiation is
greatest
at the equator during the:
-- Choose an answer --
northern hemisphere summer when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
vernal and autumnal equinox.
Summer solstice.
Winter solstice.
2.)
Coriolis force:
-- Choose an answer --
is always to the right of the motion.
is only to the right of the motion in the northern hemisphere.
deflects a northward moving object to the west in the northern hemisphere.
deflects a southward moving object to the west in the southern hemisphere.
3.)
The winds in an atmospheric
low
pressure system observed on a weather map are blowing:
-- Choose an answer --
towards the center.
away from the center.
in a clockwise direction.
in a counterclockwise direction.
4.)
The term "flood" and "ebb" tide refer to:
-- Choose an answer --
the "highest" and "lowest" tidal elevations.
times of "increasing" and "decreasing" tidal elevations.
times of "decreasing" and "increasing" tidal elevations.
the "fastest" and "slowest" tidal currents.
5.)
Near the
poles
, the
total
annual radiation budget indicates that:
-- Choose an answer --
the Short Wave radiation gained balances the Long Wave.
more Short Wave radiation is gained.
more Long Wave radiation is lost.
None of the above.
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out of
correct.
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