Question 1

Inactive volcanic seamounts on top of the oceanic crust will

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A)   continue to elevate with time.
B)   subside with time.
C)   remain in equilibrium once formed.
D)   keep a constant elevation.
E)   steepen in slope.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The continental rise is a product of

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A)   volcanic activity.
B)   sedimentation.
C)   seismic upheaval.
D)   All of these are correct.
E)   None of these are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Diatomaceous sediments are

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A)   oozes.
B)   found below 4500m.
C)   found in cold water.
D)   All of these are correct.
E)   None of these are correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Calcareous oozes are more common in deep water than shallow water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Red clay obtains its characteristic color from

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A)   the remains of bottom organisms.
B)   the oxidation of iron.
C)   the silica liberated from diatoms.
D)   calcium carbonate.
E)   bacteria of the deep sea.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Major deposits of silicous oozes from the radiolaria are found centered on which latitudes?

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A)   5 °N
B)   20 °N and S
C)   30 °N and S
D)   45 °N and S
E)   65 °N and SF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Calcareous sediments are well-preserved in cold, deep water below the CCD.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Manganese nodules are composed entirely of manganese.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Hydrogenous sediments of the deep-ocean floor predominate in regions where other sediment sources are reduced.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Red mud or brown clay deposits are found under oceanic regions of high biological productivity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sediment accumulation in the deep ocean tends to be greater than near the continental margins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true about passive continental margins?

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A)   They have little seismic or volcanic activity
B)   They form after continents are rifted apart
C)   They tend to be wider than active margins
D)   They occur away from plate boundaries
E)   They are commonly at subduction zonesF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Barrier reefs can develop into atolls as the seafloor sinks with age.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Calcareous deposits are most likely to be found in more acidic seawater undersaturated in calcite.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Sea Floor and Its Sediments

Calcareous deposits are most likely to be found in more acidic seawater undersaturated in calcite.

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Which of the following is NOT true about passive continental margins?

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The continental rise is a product of

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Red clay obtains its characteristic color from

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Barrier reefs can develop into atolls as the seafloor sinks with age.

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Calcareous sediments are well-preserved in cold, deep water below the CCD.

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Major deposits of silicous oozes from the radiolaria are found centered on which latitudes?

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Hydrogenous sediments of the deep-ocean floor predominate in regions where other sediment sources are reduced.

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Calcareous oozes are more common in deep water than shallow water.

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Diatomaceous sediments are

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Inactive volcanic seamounts on top of the oceanic crust will

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Red mud or brown clay deposits are found under oceanic regions of high biological productivity.

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Sediment accumulation in the deep ocean tends to be greater than near the continental margins.

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Manganese nodules are composed entirely of manganese.

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Exam 3: The Sea Floor and Its Sediments

Calcareous deposits are most likely to be found in more acidic seawater undersaturated in calcite.

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Which of the following is NOT true about passive continental margins?

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The continental rise is a product of

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Red clay obtains its characteristic color from

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Barrier reefs can develop into atolls as the seafloor sinks with age.

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Calcareous sediments are well-preserved in cold, deep water below the CCD.

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Major deposits of silicous oozes from the radiolaria are found centered on which latitudes?

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Hydrogenous sediments of the deep-ocean floor predominate in regions where other sediment sources are reduced.

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Calcareous oozes are more common in deep water than shallow water.

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Diatomaceous sediments are

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Inactive volcanic seamounts on top of the oceanic crust will

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Red mud or brown clay deposits are found under oceanic regions of high biological productivity.

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Sediment accumulation in the deep ocean tends to be greater than near the continental margins.

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Manganese nodules are composed entirely of manganese.

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