2. Oceanography pop quiz

3. 1. Which ocean is increasing in size, the Atlantic or the Pacific?

4. Oceanography pop quiz 2. What is the largest animal to have ever lived?

5. Oceanography pop quiz 3. According to the Ocean Science Literacy Standards, how many oceans are there?

6. Oceanography pop quiz 4. Which is faster, the speed of sound in the water or in air?

7. Oceanography pop quiz 5. What is the lowest point on Earth?

8. ANSWERS

9. Oceanography pop quiz Which ocean is increasing in size, the Atlantic or the Pacific?

10. Atlantic

11. Oceanography pop quiz What is the largest animal to have ever lived?

12. Blue whale

13. Oceanography pop quiz According to the Ocean Science Literacy Standards, how many oceans are there?

14. 1

15. Oceanography pop quiz Which is faster, the speed of sound in the water or in air?

16. water 5 x faster (1,500 m/sec)

17. Oceanography pop quiz What is the lowest point on Earth?

18. Challenger Deep Located in the Mariana Trench

19. Tie breaker How many shark bites occur each year? (closest one gets the points)

20. Tie breaker 70 with 6-10 fatalities according to data compiled in the International Shark Attack File International Shark Attack File

21. Why study our oceans?

22. Persuasive videos Why oceans matter Ocean is not cool Ocean is cool

23. Defining Ocean Literacy Ocean literacy is an understanding of the oceans influence on you and your influence on the ocean. An ocean-literate person understands: - the essential principles and fundamental concepts, - can communicate about the oceans in a meaningful way, - is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the oceans and its resources.

24. 7 Essential Principles of Oceanography 1. Earth has one big ocean with many features. 2. The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of Earth. 3. The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate. 4. The ocean makes Earth habitable. 5. The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems. 6. The ocean and humans are inextricably linked. 7. The ocean is largely unexplored.

25. Threads that will run throughout all topics: Independent explorations…by you Fishery industry Monitoring of real-time satellite data Present research Present study Professional and academic study Utilization and exploitation of resources