Definition Of Science Glossaries

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Explore key concepts in Earth Sciences with the 'Definition of Science Glossaries' quiz. Topics include oceanic environments, sea definitions, thermal properties, and glacial formations, essential for students and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their understanding of natural sciences.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is meant by Oceanic?

    • A.

      Undersea Magma Rifts

    • B.

      Pertaining To Lakes

    • C.

      Polluted

    • D.

      Living On High Seas

    Correct Answer
    D. Living On High Seas
  • 2. 

    Tasman Sea Definition

    • A.

      Arctic Waters

    • B.

      Northern Atlantic Sea

    • C.

      Southwest Pacific Sea

    • D.

      Northeastern Pacific Sea

    Correct Answer
    C. Southwest Pacific Sea
  • 3. 

    Heat Capacity Knowledge

    • A.

      Kelvinic Constant

    • B.

      Temperature

    • C.

      Deep Sea Instrument

    • D.

      Mass Times Specific Heat

    Correct Answer
    D. Mass Times Specific Heat
  • 4. 

    Meaning Of Iceberg

    • A.

      Inland Ice Mountain

    • B.

      Frozen Ocean Surface

    • C.

      Free-Floating Ice Mass

    • D.

      Ice House

    Correct Answer
    C. Free-Floating Ice Mass
  • 5. 

    Irrotational Terms

    • A.

      Counterclockwise

    • B.

      Volcanic

    • C.

      No Vorticity Fluid Motion

    • D.

      Undersea Current Speed

    Correct Answer
    C. No Vorticity Fluid Motion
  • 6. 

    What is ment by Glacier

    • A.

      Ice House

    • B.

      Ice From Accumulated Snow

    • C.

      Greenhouse

    • D.

      Subsurface

    Correct Answer
    B. Ice From Accumulated Snow
  • 7. 

    Thermograph Definition

    • A.

      Air Salinity Gauge

    • B.

      Light Intensity Meter

    • C.

      Recording Thermometer

    • D.

      Ice Melting Device

    Correct Answer
    C. Recording Thermometer
  • 8. 

    What is the meaning of Storm surge

    • A.

      Heavy Rainfall

    • B.

      Gyroscopes

    • C.

      Electrical Failure

    • D.

      Water Dome Pushed Onshore

    Correct Answer
    D. Water Dome Pushed Onshore
  • 9. 

    Definition Of Peterson grab

    • A.

      Surface Water Skimmer

    • B.

      Poisonous Lamprey

    • C.

      Type Of Knot

    • D.

      Sea Floor Sampler

    Correct Answer
    D. Sea Floor Sampler
  • 10. 

    Reversed tide meaning

    • A.

      Sun And Moon Together

    • B.

      Lunar Eclipse Tide

    • C.

      Solar Eclipse Tide

    • D.

      Out Of Phase Tide

    Correct Answer
    D. Out Of Phase Tide
  • 11. 

    Rip current meaning

    • A.

      South Indian Current

    • B.

      Narrow Seaward Flow

    • C.

      Negligible Current

    • D.

      Divided Current

    Correct Answer
    B. Narrow Seaward Flow
  • 12. 

    Antarctic krill means:

    • A.

      Polar Invertebrates

    • B.

      Polar Currents

    • C.

      Research Vessel

    • D.

      Wind Storms

    Correct Answer
    A. Polar Invertebrates
  • 13. 

    What are Ocean water cycle made out of?

    • A.

      Large Whirlpools

    • B.

      Ocean Layer Exchange Flow

    • C.

      Evaporation/Precipitation

    • D.

      Transoceanic Currents

    Correct Answer
    C. Evaporation/Precipitation
  • 14. 

    What can be used to make a Evaporation?

    • A.

      Water Loss

    • B.

      Change From Liquid To Gas

    • C.

      Chemical Reaction

    • D.

      Heating

    Correct Answer
    B. Change From Liquid To Gas
  • 15. 

    What is Hurricane?

    • A.

      Whirlpool

    • B.

      Intense Tropical Storm

    • C.

      Deep Sea Current

    • D.

      Calm Seas

    Correct Answer
    B. Intense Tropical Storm

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