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Oceanographic Instrumentation

Description: This quiz consists of 15 questions related to Oceanographic Instrumentation, covering various aspects of instruments used in oceanographic studies.
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What is the primary purpose of a current meter in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water temperature

  2. Measuring water depth

  3. Measuring water currents

  4. Measuring water salinity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Current meters are designed to measure the speed and direction of water currents in oceans, lakes, and rivers.

Which instrument is commonly used to measure the temperature of the ocean at various depths?

  1. Salinometer

  2. Bathythermograph

  3. Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor

  4. Echosounder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensors are commonly used to measure temperature, conductivity (salinity), and depth simultaneously.

What is the function of a tide gauge in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring wave height

  2. Measuring water currents

  3. Measuring water temperature

  4. Measuring sea level variations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tide gauges are instruments used to measure sea level variations over time, providing valuable data for tidal predictions and coastal studies.

Which instrument is used to measure the salinity of seawater?

  1. Current meter

  2. Salinometer

  3. Echosounder

  4. Bathythermograph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salinometers are instruments specifically designed to measure the salinity of seawater, providing information about the concentration of dissolved salts.

What is the purpose of an echosounder in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water currents

  2. Measuring water temperature

  3. Measuring water depth

  4. Measuring wave height


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Echosounders use sound waves to measure the depth of water, providing valuable information for navigation and underwater surveys.

Which instrument is commonly used to measure wave height and period in oceanographic studies?

  1. Salinometer

  2. Bathythermograph

  3. Wave rider buoy

  4. Echosounder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wave rider buoys are instruments designed to measure wave height, period, and direction, providing data for wave forecasting and coastal studies.

What is the primary function of a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensor in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water currents

  2. Measuring water depth

  3. Measuring water temperature and conductivity

  4. Measuring wave height


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensors are instruments that simultaneously measure water temperature, conductivity (salinity), and depth, providing valuable data for oceanographic studies.

Which instrument is used to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents?

  1. Salinometer

  2. Bathythermograph

  3. Current meter

  4. Echosounder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Current meters are instruments specifically designed to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents, providing data for studies of ocean circulation and transport processes.

What is the purpose of a tide gauge in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water temperature

  2. Measuring water depth

  3. Measuring wave height

  4. Measuring sea level variations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tide gauges are instruments used to measure sea level variations over time, providing data for tidal predictions, coastal studies, and sea level rise monitoring.

Which instrument is commonly used to measure the salinity of seawater?

  1. Current meter

  2. Salinometer

  3. Echosounder

  4. Bathythermograph


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Salinometers are instruments specifically designed to measure the salinity of seawater, providing data for studies of ocean circulation, water properties, and marine ecosystems.

What is the primary function of an echosounder in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water currents

  2. Measuring water temperature

  3. Measuring water depth

  4. Measuring wave height


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Echosounders use sound waves to measure the depth of water, providing data for navigation, underwater surveys, and studies of海底地形.

Which instrument is commonly used to measure wave height and period in oceanographic studies?

  1. Salinometer

  2. Bathythermograph

  3. Wave rider buoy

  4. Echosounder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wave rider buoys are instruments designed to measure wave height, period, and direction, providing data for wave forecasting, coastal studies, and studies of wave-current interactions.

What is the purpose of a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensor in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water currents

  2. Measuring water depth

  3. Measuring water temperature and conductivity

  4. Measuring wave height


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensors are instruments that simultaneously measure water temperature, conductivity (salinity), and depth, providing valuable data for studies of ocean circulation, water properties, and marine ecosystems.

Which instrument is used to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents?

  1. Salinometer

  2. Bathythermograph

  3. Current meter

  4. Echosounder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Current meters are instruments specifically designed to measure the speed and direction of ocean currents, providing data for studies of ocean circulation, transport processes, and marine ecosystems.

What is the primary function of a tide gauge in oceanographic studies?

  1. Measuring water temperature

  2. Measuring water depth

  3. Measuring wave height

  4. Measuring sea level variations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tide gauges are instruments used to measure sea level variations over time, providing data for tidal predictions, coastal studies, and sea level rise monitoring.

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