Submersibles Concept Check
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15 questions
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Who was the first to visit the mariana trench in 1960?
Who was the first to visit the mariana trench in 1960?
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HOVs can allow scientists to go as deep as 6,500 m.
HOVs can allow scientists to go as deep as 6,500 m.
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Who holds the record for the deepest untethered sea walk (female)?
Who holds the record for the deepest untethered sea walk (female)?
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The deepest point of the ocean, the Challenger Deep, was not visited by humans until 2015.
The deepest point of the ocean, the Challenger Deep, was not visited by humans until 2015.
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The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 830 meters (2,772 feet), would take over 13 Burj Khalifas to reach the ground floor of Challenger Deep.
The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 830 meters (2,772 feet), would take over 13 Burj Khalifas to reach the ground floor of Challenger Deep.
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What is the difference between an AUV and an ROV?
What is the difference between an AUV and an ROV?
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DART buoys are used to
DART buoys are used to
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This technology has been largely replaced by GPS:
This technology has been largely replaced by GPS:
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Which of the following describes two types of sonar:
Which of the following describes two types of sonar:
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What does the acronym SONAR stand for?
What does the acronym SONAR stand for?
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GIS software is used for the following:
GIS software is used for the following:
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What does GPS stand for?
What does GPS stand for?
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What does GIS stand for?
What does GIS stand for?
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The first satellite dedicated for ocean studies was
The first satellite dedicated for ocean studies was
Identify the following pieces of technology used to study the ocean. A brief description of each is given.
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Unmanned, untethered, self-guiding submersible | arrow_right_alt | Autonomous Underwater Vehicle or AUV |
These buoys help track Tsunamis | arrow_right_alt | SCUBA |
Computer system that allows users to create specialized maps | arrow_right_alt | DART buoy |
For manned exploration of underwater environments for extended periods without being in an enclosed vehicle | arrow_right_alt | GIS or GIS layers |
Unmanned, tethered submersible | arrow_right_alt | Remotely Operated Vehicle or ROV |