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(02.02 MC) In recent years, scientists have collected data on populations of Adelie and Gentoo penguins. Adelie penguins are ice dependent. They rely on sea ice as a foraging platform for feeding on prey such a krill and fish, while Gentoo penguins are considered ice-intolerant. How does the data in the graph support or refute the theory of global climate change? (3 points) © 2016, NOAA

(02.02 MC) An oceanographer discovered a new oceanic structure as shown in the figure below. The scientist classifies this as a seamount. Is the scientist correct or incorrect and why or why not? (3 points) © 2016, Fuerte Charter

(02.01 MC) How are mid-ocean ridges formed at divergent tectonic plates? (3 points)

(02.01 LC) The following picture shows the three primary types of plate boundaries. Which boundary is being shown in label A? (3 points) © 2016 US Department of the Interior; US Geological Survey

(01.04 MC) Use the graph to describe the effect on temperature as depth increases. (3 points) © 2015 by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

(02.06 LC) Coal-fired power plants release emissions such as nitrogen compounds into the air. The nitrogen and water cycle combine when nitrogen returns to the soil as acid rain through which water cycle process? (3 points)

(03.02 MC) Deep ocean anglerfish have special organs that utilize chemical energy to produce light that the fish uses to capture prey. The light is then lost to the fish. Explain why this phenomenon does not violate the Law of Conservation of Energy. (3 points)

(01.03 MC) Why is pressure greater in the abyssopelagic zone than in the bathypelagic zone? (3 points)

(03.06 LC) In which zone would you expect to find the least amount of biodiversity due to the variable conditions it experiences? (3 points)

(01.01 MC) A marine scientist collected data regarding the height of the tide at Clearwater Beach over the course of a week. The data is shown below. Tidal Height Vs. Time during January 17-24 at Clearwater Beach, FL Day Low Tide High Tide 18-Jan 1:10 AM 6:39 PM 19-Jan 2:11 AM 7:40 PM 20-Jan 3:10 AM 8:37 PM 21-Jan 4:01 AM 9:28 PM 22-Jan 4:44 AM 10:14 PM 23-Jan 5:24 AM 10:55 PM 24-Jan 6:01 AM 11:33 PM She concludes the tide will always be highest at night. Is she correct? (3 points)