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G8Bi 5.2 Exploring the Ocean (Comprehension)
Quiz by Janette Salinas
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Who is Phillipe Cousteau?
What is Philippe Cousteau's main purpose for writing this commentary?
Why is space considered the final frontier?
Why is the descent of Walsh & Picard to the deepest part of the ocean "largely forgotten today"?
What does "race to the depths" refer to on line 13?
On line 13, if something overshadows something else, it ___________________ it by comparison.
What does “diplomatic firsts” refer to on line 22?
What does it mean to be "a champion of" something as used on line 23?
What is the author implying when he says "it does not entail straining our necks to look skyward" on lines 30 - 31?
Why does the author think that the time may now be right to focus on ocean research?
Disservice as used on line 36 means...
What evidence is there that "we've only dipped our toes in the water" of ocean exploration on line 37?
Why does Cousteau compare the ocean to "unopened presents under the tree"?
A steward of the ocean's resources is someone who
What does "yield" as used on line 47 mean?
Which of the following is an example of sustainable forms of energy?
What does "course correct" mean on line 58?
What does the expression "hand in glove" mean?
Which of the following is a way people "exploit" the oceans?
On line 63, an alarming rate is a speed that causes ___________ due to its potential negative effects.
What does the word "critical" mean on line 64?
What does "trite" mean as used on line 65?
What example of persuasive language is "life-giving" on line 70?
On line 72, dramatic changes are ___________ alterations that can have a huge impact on the situation.
On line 74, if you strain the world’s resources, you ____________ the pressure on them.
What does "devastating" mean on line 78?
On line 78, devastating consequences are _________________negative outcomes.
What are "sanctuaries" as used on line 81?
What is being referenced in the image below?
Which description best fits the following image?
Match the terms from page 96 to their likely definition.
What word from page 96 fits in the blank?
She'll make money - she's got that ___________________spirit. 她會賺錢的，因為她具有企業家的精神。
Find the TWO-WORD TERM on p. 196 that means: the practice of protecting wild species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Find the THREE-WORD TERM on p. 196 that means: a process that brings together multiple users of the ocean – including energy, industry, government, conservation and recreation – to make informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine resources sustainably
Find the TWO-WORD TERM on p. 196 that means: a zone where the marine environment enjoys special protection.
Cousteau argues that the future exploration of new frontiers should be led only by the United States due to its superior technology.
Based on the text, which of the following best explains Philippe Cousteau's argument for the importance of ocean exploration?
What does Philippe Cousteau suggest is a critical reason for redirecting our focus from space to ocean exploration?
According to Philippe Cousteau, which of the following outcomes is a benefit of enhanced ocean exploration?
