Updated NJROTC NS2 Study Set
14 Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. A portable breathing device for free-swimming divers, consisting of a mouthpiece joined by hoses to one or two tanks of compressed air that are strapped on the back A SCUBA B Snorkel C Saturation Diving Apparatus D SCBA
A SCUBA
3 Pick the main product that corresponds with their source. 1- Atlantic seaboard - Ocean Cay 2- Iceland 3- Gulf of Mexico 4- North Sea (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A sand and gravel B oil C herring D shell sands
A sand and gravel D shell sands B oil C herring
16 Hail usually occurs in the ____________. A summer B spring C winter D fall
A summer
1 Albert Michelson was a Naval Academy Instructor who won the Nobel Prize in 1907 for discovering what? A the speed of light B conduction of gases by electricity C equation of the state for gases and liquids
A the speed of light
5 Radio waves are faster than which of the following? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A the speed of sound B the speed of heat C the speed of light D the speed of the earths rotation E None of the above
A the speed of sound B the speed of heat D the speed of the earths rotation
20 Poisonous ammonia and methane gases in the Earth's atmosphere were dissipated by A the sun B the coriolis effect C gravity D all of the above E none of the above
A the sun
20 In areas where high tide is common, twice daily the tide can sweep up a river in a A tidal bore B tidal surge C counter current D rip current
A tidal bore
Occluded front
A transition zone caused by one front overtaking another front is called a(n)
18 The U.S. Navy made its last direct contribution to the fight against Germany by A transporting troops across the Rhine River in West Germany. B capturing the Italian fleet at Malta. C transporting men and supplies to the beaches at Normandy.
A transporting troops across the Rhine River in West Germany.
Heliosphere
A vast region of space surrounding the Sun; a sort of bubble filled by the interplanetary medium and extending well beyond the orbit of Pluto
Several hours or days of steady rain followed by cloudy humid weather after frontal passage
A warm front is characterized by
Match each action with (1) Germany or (2) Japan. A. sunk US Navy gunboat Panay B. invaded Austria C. remilitarized the Rhineland D. invaded China
A2, B1, C1, D2
Put the following in order from highest to lowest on the leadership chain: A. School and Program Directives B. Company Commander C. Naval Science Instructor Staff D. Cadet Officers
A;C;B;D
Which of the following positions are offered as leadership positions in your NJROTC Unit?
All of the above
Which military service men and women undergo drug testing?
All of them
A radio signal in which the wave height of a carrier wave is modified by the addition of a second sound wave signal.
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
What unit of measurement is used to measure the amount of resistance in an electrical circuit?
An ohm
1/3 the size
Approximately how big is Earth's moon as compared to Earth?
3 The North Korean army initiated a full-scale invasion of South Korea on the ___ of June, _______. A 5th; 1940 B 25th; 1950 C 15th; 1949 D 10th; 1944 E None of the above
B 25th; 1950
10 At the start of the Civil War, how many ships did the U.S. Navy have in home waters to support a blockade of Southern ports? A 189 B 3 C 264 D 100 E 84
B 3
A device for determining the presence and location of an object by measuring the time for the echo of a radio wave to return from it and the direction from which it returns
Radar
What treaty, signed by the U.S. and the Russian Commonwealth in 1993, is considered to be the broadest disarmament pact in history?
START II
12 What is the best topic for a leader to use to begin a conversation with a subordinate? A Asking what the follower things is wrong with the unit B A subject of interest to the follower C Asking who the follower dislikes the most in the unit D A question on the personal life of the follower
B A subject of interest to the follower
17 A large fleet of warships A Escorts B Armada C Battle Fleet D Privateers
B Armada
Programs that operate the computer hardware to provide basic functionality, or to perform any number of processes under the control of the user
Software
In January 1991, civil war erupted in ______, overthrowing the President, after Soviet aid was discontinued.
Somalia
A person lower in rank or position
Subordinate
as they cool they appear darker than the hotter environment behind them
Sunspots are visible because
May travel a path more than 100 miles, winds in the vortex may exceed 300 mph, & about 300-400 feet in diameter
What is true about tornadoes?
Arctic Frontal Zone
Which zone develops between the arctic air of the far north and the polar maritime air of the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean?
5 A clod of a class characterized by thin white filaments or narrow bands and a composition of ice crystals; of high altitude, about 20,000 - 40,000 feet A Cumulus B Cirrus C Stratus
B Cirrus
A set of rules governing the format of data sent over the Internet or other network
Internet Protocol
A company that provides access to the Internet to subscriber-based customers
Internet service provider (ISP)
The policy or doctrine of segregating ones country from affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances, foreign economic commitments, international agreements, etc..
Isolationism
Jackson and Pember are standing at different distances from a cliff. They both shout. Jackson hears his echo in 6 thousandths of a second. Pember hears his echo in .6 seconds. Who is closer to the cliff?
Jackson
14 Which of the following would NOT be one of the general rules for building high morale in a unit? A Knowing each individual by name B Closely supervising your subordinates C Being accessible to your subordinates D Staying in touch with your subordinates problems and wishes E None of the above
B Closely supervising your subordinates
14 A theory or system of social organization in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a Totalitarian state dominated by a single and self-perpetuating political party A Democracy B Communism C Capitalism D Marxism
B Communism
U.S. embassies in which countries were the targets of terrorists in 1998?
Kenya and Tanzania
17 What do we call the style of leadership that means participation of followers, as well as the leader, in the leadership process? A Authoritarian B Democratic C Position D None of the above
B Democratic
1 What is the deepest spot in the Atlantic Ocean at 28, 374 feet? A Puerto Rico Trench B Devil's Hole C South Sandwich Trench
B Devil's Hole
6 In January 2010, the Navy was sent to __________ to assist in relief efforts after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake had occurred. A Fukushima B Haiti C Pakistan D Japan
B Haiti
Archimedes Law applies to what substances?
Liquids or gases
19 Major U. S. Naval Shipyards on the East Coast are A Pascagoula, Mississippi; Philadelphia, PA; and Houston, Texas. B Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia. C New Orleans, Boston, New York, and Baltimore. D Bath, Maine; Quincy, Massachusetts; and Baltimore, Maryland.
B Portsmouth and Norfolk, Virginia.
16 The Earth's Mantle is A a dirt covering. B the layer of the earth's interior between the crust and the core. C the earth's magnetic field. D the earth's shadow in space.
B the layer of the earth's interior between the crust and the core.
19 What causes the prevailing winds to flow from either the east or the west at certain belts of latitude? A Precession B Centrifugal Force C The Coriolis Effect D Centripetal Force
C The Coriolis Effect
17 The smallest bones in the human body are located in the Inner Ear. They are: A Hammer, Eardrum, Cochlea B Eardrum, Hammer, Anvil C Hammer, Stirrup, Anvil D Eardrum, Cochlea, Stirrup
C Hammer, Stirrup, Anvil
Radar can be used to track both friendly and potentially threatening...
aircraft
Slight increases in the angle of attack of an airfoil will normally cause
an increase in lift due to the longer path of airflow over the wing
The Naval Disarmament Treaty called for limitations on the tonnage and armament of...
battleships and cruisers
The threat of domestic terrorism in the U.S. was underscored in the 1990s by: the explosion of TWA Flight 800 in 1996. the Oklahoma City federal building bombing in 1995. both A & B
both A & B
When a ship rolls, the center of __________ swings in an approximate arc, creating torque known as ___________.
buoyancy; righting arm
A global system of interconnected computer networks that use a standard protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide
internet
The ability to come to sensible conclusions
judgement
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave? ocean waves sound waves light waves none of the above
ocean waves sound waves
A book sitting on a tall shelf demonstrates what kind of energy?
potential
A disturbance that occurs when an object reaches the speed of sound or greater, and pressure waves in front of and behind the object are forced together and compressed
shock wave
Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific process?
solving the problem
In 1921 a business recession affected
the U.S. and all other major industrial nations.
When Hussein invaded Kuwait, the Iraqi's had __________ largest military in the world.
the fourth
A _________ is a reasoned explanation for a scientific event
theory
The type of wave is produced in a stringed instrument when the string is plucked?
transverse wave
18 What Ocean has some of the most heavily fished areas in the world? A The Atlantic B The Gulf of Mexico C The Grand Banks of Newfoundland D The Caribbean
A The Atlantic
2 Which of the following are regional headquarters of The National weather Service? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Western Region B Pacific Region C Eastern Region D Atlantic Region
A Western Region B Pacific Region C Eastern Region
Change in velocity per unit of time is called what?
Acceleration
The captain of USS Shreveport is underway and receives a forecast of increasingly poor weather in his area of operations. What should he do to make his ship more stable?
Add ballast
The science that deals with the motion of bodies moving through air and other gases is known as ___________.
Aerodynamics
10 Which of the following are true about Antarctica and its seas? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A The seas are bipolar. B There are many minerals in the seas. C Antarctica is a critical area, being in the mainstream of the world's air and sea lanes. D There are no military operations permitted.
B There are many minerals in the seas. D There are no military operations permitted.
2 Most career enlisted soldiers sided with the ______. A Confederacy B Union
B Union
6 A giant star, with five to eight times the mass of the Sun or more A Red giant B White giant C Blue giant D Purple giant
C Blue giant
12 What are the winds called that prevail in both hemispheres between the equator and 30 degrees of latitude? A Doldrums B Westerlies C Trade Winds
C Trade Winds
7 Waves of the sea as they break upon a shore or reef A Gradient B Breakers C Swell D Surf
D Surf
hydrogen
Which gas dominates the sun?
An information system on the Internet that allows documents to be connected to other documents by hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another
World Wide Web
A strong feeling of support or allegiance
loyalty
Computer chips today can now process approximately how many times faster than the first chips of the 1940's?
millions of times
The vector sum of all the forces acting on an object; also called resultant force
net force
What is the charge for each of the following? neutron proton electron
none/positive/negative
When were the first U.K. and U.S. digital computers developed?
1940's
Approximately how many ships and people does the U.S. Navy have today?
350 and 400,000
4 __________ and __________ are keys to ending a conversation. A Consideration; good listening B Sincerity; fast talking C Anticipation; abruptness D B and C E A and C
A Consideration; good listening
16 Relative intensity or noise level, is calculated in units called _____________ A Decibels B Echos C Reflection
A Decibels
8 Moisture condensed from the atmosphere and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface A Dew B Rain C Fog
A Dew
14 What is the name of the Martian volcano with the largest crater width? A South Spot B Nix Olympica C Tyrrhena Patera
A South Spot
White dwarf
A stellar remnant composed mostly of electron-degenerate matter
Match the meteorite Siderite with the descriptions below. (Input all that apply) A. Composed of 90% iron. B. Theorized to have come from a former planet's crust. C. A 60 ton specimen exists in Africa. D. Theorized to have come from a former planet's core. E. None of the above
ACD
Put the following events of the 90's in correct chronological order. Iraq invades Kuwait TWA flight 800 salvage Attack on bin Laden terrorist base Oklahoma Federal building bombed
ADBC
Change "Lance Armstrong" to "Neil Armstrong" & Change "13" to "11"
Apollo 13 landed the first humans on the Moon with Americans Lance Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969.
17 Basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, bridges, power, potable water, sewer) that are necessary for a country, region, or organization to function properly A corner foundation B Infra-structure C Stealth technology D ground work
B Infra-structure
10 The largest and most complex international scientific project in history; draws upon the scientific and technological resources of 16 nations: U.S., Canada, Japan, Russia and 11 nations of the European Space Agency and Brazil A Spacecraft B International Space Station (ISS) C Satellite D Space Probe
B International Space Station (ISS)
17 What happens to water as it freezes? A It contracts B It expands C Its volume remains stable D It becomes more dense
B It expands
4 Where would you most likely find a guyot? A Antarctica B Pacific Ocean C Atlantic Ocean D Arctic Ocean
B Pacific Ocean
4 The entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean which separates Spain from Africa A Skagerrak Strait B Strait of Gibraltar C Mid-Atlantic Ridge
B Strait of Gibraltar
20 The Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station at Pensacola, was informed that a hurricane was due to hit the air station at 1415. He decided on what action he would take and informed all of his department heads about what to do. What style of leadership is this? A Selling B Telling C Consulting D Joining
B Telling
7 A latitude on the terrestrial globe, about 23.5 degrees south of the equator, making up a boundary of the Torrid Zone A Tropic of Cancer B Tropic of Capricorn C Tropic of Torrid D Tropic of Leo
B Tropic of Capricorn
11 Which of the planets listed below does not have a satellite moon? A Mars B Venus C Neptune D Pluto
B Venus
13 The relative humidity of an air mass _________ as that air mass cools. A stays the same B increases C decreases
B increases
2 In what form do sound vibrations enter the surrounding source? A surface waves B longitudinal waves C pressure waves
B longitudinal waves
Put the following steps in order from earliest to most recent: A. Japan invaded China B. U.S. Stock Market collapsed C. U.S. enacted Japanese embargoes D. Hitler became German chancellor
BDAC
Fillable water tanks used to provide additional weight to vessels. In submarines, a space between the inner and outer hulls filled with water when submerged and with air when surfaced.
Ballast tanks
10 What territories did the United States acquire from Spain as a result of the war? A The Philippines, Cuba and the Dominican Republic B The Philippines, Guam and Cuba C Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam D Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Cuba
C Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam
14 What famous song was written during the British attack on Baltimore in 1814? A Old Glory B The Marine Corps Hymn C America, The Beautiful D The Star Spangled Banner E The Navy Hymn
D The Star Spangled Banner
3 Admiral Dönitz supervised construction of new U-boat bases along the French coast. He ordered his crews to __________. A defend, attack if necessary B pursue and capture C purse, attack, and destroy
C purse, attack, and destroy
3 Which of the following has Earth developed after millions of years? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A cooler solid in between the core and shell B heavier metals in the shell C hotter, lighter shell D hot center core
D hot center core
1 Scientists believe our solar system started as a __________ A black hole B meteor 1/16th the size of earth C burning star D large cloud of gas and dust
D large cloud of gas and dust
colder; up
In a front, usually the _______ of two air masses predominates and forces the other ______.
The ______ was a treaty to outlaw war, which more than ______ countries signed.
Kellogg-Briand Pact; 60
By the year 2000, the number of Navy ships and personal had fallen to around
300 ships and 370,000 people
A meteor brighter than any of the planets A. Fireball B. Siderites C. Meteorite D. Iceball
A
A meteor usually burns up before it hits the Earth. If it doesn't it is called a(n) __________. A. meteorite B. ultra-meteor C. meteormite D. comet
A
A region of space beginning at 50,000 AU from the Sun and extending half-way to the nearest star A. Oort Cloud B. Oort Comet C. Elliptical orbit D. Kuiper Belt
A
2 Read the following and decide which of the options is correct.(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) The tropopause is a transitional zone between the troposphere and the near void of the exosphere. It starts just above the troposphere and is divided into three overlapping areas: topical, extra-tropical, and frigid. A Change "frigid" to "arctic" B Change "exosphere" to "stratosphere" C Change "troposphere" to "ionosphere" D Change "troposphere" to "ozone"
A Change "frigid" to "arctic" B Change "exosphere" to "stratosphere"
16 Which of the following is an example of mountain winds? A Chinook Winds of southern California B Mistrals of southern France C Tornadoes of south Florida D Foehn winds of the Swiss and French Alps
A Chinook Winds of southern California D Foehn winds of the Swiss and French Alps
12 A defense without an exposed flank, consisting of forces deployed along the outermost portions of the defended area A Defense Perimeter B Outer Defense C Defense Line
A Defense Perimeter
3 List the following factors for motivating performance in order of greatest to least importance. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Feeling that one's work is important. B Good pay C Opportunity for self-development. D High degree of freedom on the job.
A Feeling that one's work is important. C Opportunity for self-development. B Good pay D High degree of freedom on the job.
4 Entering another country by force A Invasion B Storming C Encroachment
A Invasion
9 A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land A Isthmus B Strait C Peninsula D Island
A Isthmus
11 The V-1 flying bomb, a primitive unmanned pulse-jet powered cruise missile developed by the Luftwaffe A V-Bomb B V-Missile C Buzz Bomb
C Buzz Bomb
1 Continental shelves may provide food, fuel, and minerals, and may extend just under a mile (off the California coast), or upwards of 800 miles (off the Arctic coast of Russia). What have most maritime nations agreed to regarding the continental shelf being a part of the land? A It is part of the land out to a depth of 200 meters B It is not a part of the land. C The entire shelf is part of the land. D It is part of the land if it contains fuel.
A It is part of the land out to a depth of 200 meters
19 _____________ in American newspapers, including publication of a letter by the Spanish Ambassador calling President McKinley "weak" whipped up American support for the Spanish-American War. A "Ill Treatment Of Cubans By The Spanish Government" essays B "Yellow Journalism" C "How America Is Preparing For War" essays D "U.S. Military Prepares For War" essays
B "Yellow Journalism"
5 Studying sediment core samples can provide a history of the oceanic area. In the North Atlantic Ocean, the sediment accumulates slowly- about _______ of sediment in _________. A 1 cm; 100 years B 1 cm; 1000 years C 1 m; 1000 years D 1 m; 100 years
B 1 cm; 1000 years
20 Who led Maine backwoodsmen in the first American capture of a British ship? A Benedict Arnold B Jeremiah O'Brien C George Washington D John Paul Jones
B Jeremiah O'Brien
3 A warming of ocean surface off the western coast of South America that occurs every 4 to 12 years when upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water does not occur. It causes die-offs of plankton and fish and creates unusual weather patterns in various parts of the world. A El Niña B La Niño C La Niña D El Niño
B La Niño D El Niño
7 Molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface through a volcano or fissure; The rock formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten rock A Silt B Lava C Bedrock D Ashes
B Lava
7 A depression in the ocean floor of the Pacific, south and west of the Mariana Islands: site of greatest known depth of any ocean on Earth A Crustacean B Marianas Trench C Titanium D The Hellenic trough
B Marianas Trench
8 Working in the profession of the science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate A Geologist B Meteorologist C Paleontologist D Cosmologist
B Meteorologist
15 Why do clouds form above Islands? A Land is cooler than water B Moisture rises from vegetation, meets cooler air and condenses C There is no wind over the Island
B Moisture rises from vegetation, meets cooler air and condenses
18 Which leadership skill below can be measured by inspections of personnel and their equipment? A Listening B Morale C Conversation D Motivation
B Morale
8 The textbook gives four primary reasons that closer attention is now being given to the oceans by nearly all nations. Which one of the following is NOT one of the four reasons? A Social B Religious C Political D Economic
B Religious
20 President Jefferson did not favor building large seagoing ships because A building materials were too expensive. B he believed the Navy should only protect the American coastline. C he didn't want to use up their valuable fuel supply. D he decided wars should be between European countries only.
B he believed the Navy should only protect the American coastline.
8 A leadership style that allows participation of follows in making decisions A Accountability B Delegate C Democratic D Republican
C Democratic
19 The "plane of the ecliptic" refers to the orbit of which planet? A Pluto B Mercury C Earth D Venus
C Earth
12 The time chosen to being a military operation A OP-Hour B D-Hour C H-Hour D B-Hour
C H-Hour
17 Regarding the invasion of the central Philippines, Admiral Halsey sent Admiral Nimitz an urgent message. What was it? A He explained the Japanese had initiated a new "defense in depth" strategy. B He requested additional troops to assist MacArthur with the invasion. C He recommended that the Palaus and Yap be bypassed and ground forces be turned over to MacArthur
C He recommended that the Palaus and Yap be bypassed and ground forces be turned over to MacArthur
16 Which of the U.S. Armed Forces has a reference to the War against the Barbary Pirates in it's official song? A The Air Force B The Army C The Marine Corps D The Coast Guard E The Navy
C The Marine Corps
16 What is the closest star to the Earth? A Alpha Centauri B Arcturus C The Sun D Proxima Centauri
C The Sun
12 Which of the following was not a discovery about Jupiter made by the Galileo spacecraft? A That Jovian winds speeds can be in elves of 400 mph. B That helium in Jupiter is very nearly the same as in the Sun. C The discovery of liquid water on the surface of the planet. D Evidence of liquid water beneath the moon Europa's surface.
C The discovery of liquid water on the surface of the planet.
17 Which of the following is NOT a type of nebula? A Bright nebula B Bark nebula C These are all types of nebula D None of these are types of nebula
C These are all types of nebula
11 Great fog areas often occur off Newfoundland because the A colder air over the Gulf stream meets the warm inshore currents moving eastward from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. B warm air over Japanese Current meets the cold current from the Bering Sea. C warm air over the Gulf Stream meets the colder inshore currents coming south from Greenland D All of the above are correct answers. E None of the above are correct answers
C warm air over the Gulf Stream meets the colder inshore currents coming south from Greenland
Which of the following abbreviations refers to a common type of radar scope? CIC CRT CDC PPI ARE
CRT
Which of the following countries are a part of Central America, a major conduit of drugs from South America?
Costa Rica
8 Skylab, first manned in _____, contained a group of _________ solar observation instruments and cameras, and made approximately _______ Sun observations. A 1974; 9; 50,000 B 1974; 8; 150,000 C 1973; 9; 50,000 D 1973; 8; 150,000
D 1973; 8; 150,000
15 Motivation in the Navy can directly affect A readiness B morale C reenlistment D All of the above E None of the above
D All of the above
16 How are submarine canyons formed? A Glaciation B Underwater currents and landslides C Tidal currents D All of the above E None of the above
D All of the above
19 What is/are some job(s) needs that the Navy can fulfill? A Pride and mastery of the job B Recognition C Professional growth and job responsibilities D All of the above E None of the above
D All of the above
17 In the event of war in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy's task is to A protect the supply lines to deployed forces. B protect U. S. possessions. C keep the sea-lanes open to allies. D All of the above must be accomplished. E None of the above must be accomplished.
D All of the above must be accomplished.
13 Which of the following was NOT a major accomplishment of the United States under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt? A The first real U.S. destroyer was commissioned. B The first naval flight training unit was established. C Flight experiments began D All of the listen answers were accomplished under Roosevelt's leadership.
D All of the listen answers were accomplished under Roosevelt's leadership.
14 Put the following steps in order from earliest to most recent. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Spanish Armada defeated B Columbus discovered America C Trojan War
C Trojan War B Columbus discovered America A Spanish Armada defeated
17 The planet which can be seen as bright early evening or morning star because of its orbit between the Earth and the Sun is A Mercury B Mars C Venus D Jupiter
C Venus
13 Where was the first successful British colony in North America established? A Maryland B Massachusetts C Virginia D North Carolina
C Virginia
13 An organized formed in 1955 in Warsaw, Poland, compromising Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and the USSR, for collective defense under a joint military command A Czech Pact B Polish Pact C Warsaw Pact D Soviet Pact
C Warsaw Pact
17 The bottom of the ocean is referred to as the deep ocean, the deep sea, the deep ocean basin or the A height B summit C abyss D seamount
C abyss
15 A SEISMOGRAPH is A an apparatus used to measure and record air movement over the oceans B an apparatus that can forecast Earth movement C an apparatus used to measure and record earthquakes in the Earth D an apparatus used to measure and record water movement in the oceans
C an apparatus used to measure and record earthquakes in the Earth
8 When the sun and moon line up directly the tides are at their ______ point. This is called ________. A lowest; Neap Tide B highest; Neap Tide C highest; Spring Tide D lowest; Spring Tide
C highest; Spring Tide
2 A cluster of material compacted under increasing pressures and evolved into Earth. Increased pressure = __________ A decreased heat B decreased weight C increased heat D increased weight
C increased heat
20 What city is known as the birthplace of democracy in government? A Carthage B Macedonia C Rome D Athens
D Athens
4 The gaseous envelope surrounding Earth A Troposphere B Tropopause C Stratosphere D Atmosphere
D Atmosphere
17 Which type of sea mammals have a fine mesh sieve in their mouths and feed on plankton and krill? A Dolphins B Killer whales C Humpback whales D Baleen whales E Porpoises
D Baleen whales
14 A missile powered by rockets initially, but then follows an unpowered, free-falling trajectory toward its target. They are classified by the maximum distance that they can travel A Improvised explosive device (IED) B Antiballistic Missile (ABM) C Air Launched Missile D Ballistic Missile
D Ballistic Missile
5 Feedback provided with the intention of improving skills or behavior A Reprimand B Motivation C Hierarchy of Needs D Constructive Criticism
D Constructive Criticism
3 An unlawful act of leaving of service without the intention of returning A Depressment B Deferring C Depression D Desertion
D Desertion
15 What aviation weather reports pertain to weather conditions on successive stages of a flight? A Storm warnings B Terminal forecasts C Local forecasts D Flight forecasts
D Flight forecasts
5 Put the following winds in order of weakest to strongest according tot the Beaufort Wind Scale. A Fresh Breeze B Strong Gale C Storm D Gentle Breeze
D Gentle Breeze A Fresh Breeze B Strong Gale C Storm
19 Which of the following is NOT one of the kinds of nebulae observable in the visible light spectrum? A Bright Nebula B Planetary Nebula C Dark Nebula D Globular Nebula
D Globular Nebula
10 Warm ocean current of northern Atlantic Ocean off North America Originates in Caribbean, passes through Straits of Florida, flows northward along southeast U.S. veers northeastward at Cape Hatteras into Atlantic Ocean and splits to form North Atlantic Drift and Canary Current A Sargasso Sea B Strait of Gibraltar C Red Sea D Gulf Stream
D Gulf Stream
14 Where are Population I stars located? A Outside of the Milky Way, in the Magellanic Cloud B In regions where there is little dust and gas. C In the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy D In regions where there is a great deal of dust and gas
D In regions where there is a great deal of dust and gas
18 Scientists have divided the Earth into four shells or layers. From the center of the planet out to the surface, what are the names of the layers? A Crust, mantle, outer core and inner core B Outer core, inner core, mantle and crust C Outer core, lithosphere, core and crust D Inner core, outer core, mantle and crust
D Inner core, outer core, mantle and crust
15 In general, blue stars are ______ and _____ while red stars are ____ and ____. A Large, dim, small, bright B Small, dim, large, bright C Small, bright, large, dim D Large, bright, small, dim
D Large, bright, small, dim
18 In June 1947, Secretary of State George Marshall announced Truman's plan for reconstruction of European countries through their own efforts, supported by American economic aid. This plan, formally named the European Recovery Program, became known as the A Truman Economic Aid Program B Overseas Recovery Plan C State Department Act D Marshall Plan
D Marshall Plan
6 That which gives purpose and direction to behavior A Constructive Criticism B Hierarchy of Needs C Reprimand D Motivation
D Motivation
18 What sonars do not transmit sound? A Ultrasound B Plotting C Active D Passive
D Passive
2 At the shoreline, sea creatures may be exposed to life threatening extremes. How do barnacles protect themselves? A They continuously emit an inky dye. B They attach to kelp for their lifetime. C They burrow in the sand during times of distress. D They permanently cement themselves to a surface.
D They permanently cement themselves to a surface.
8 Rapidly moving underwater currents carrying debris and sediments A Rapid tides B True current C Countercurrent D Turbidity current
D Turbidity current
9 In the Battle of Okinawa, _____ lost approximately 4,000 ________. A Japan; civilians B U.S.; warships C Japan; troops D US; sailors
D US; sailors
19 The major customer-nations of Persian oil are A the Russian States B Central and South America C India, Southeast Asia, and Australia D the United States, Western Europe, and Japan
D the United States, Western Europe, and Japan
Put the following events in the correct chronological order. Navy-Marine Corps called to assist in evacuation of personnel from Liberia and Republic of Bangui. Gun battle between US soldiers and clan members- 18 dead, 75 wounded. Clan warlords signed peace accord. Operation Restore Hope.
DCBA
Which set of the following can be done to reduce the effects of shockwaves and sonic booms on supersonic aircraft?
Decrease thickness of wings sweep wings back
The quantity per unit volume, unit area, or unit length; the mass of a substance per unit volume
Density
What was the difference between Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm?
Desert Shield was the build-up of military. Desert Storm began with an air assault.
A country, government, or form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a leader
Dictatorship
If the upward buoyancy and displacement weight of a submarine typically equalizes with two-thirds of the hull submerged, how does it sink?
Displacement weight is increased with water
The system by which Internet names and addresses are tracked and regulated
Domain Name System
11 The Earth's lithosphere is divided into ______ major plates and about ______ smaller ones. A Six, Ten B Ten, Six C Twelve, Six D Eight, Seven E Six, Twelve
E Six, Twelve
Which of the essential qualities of leadership is another way of talking about confidence?
Faith
In aerodynamics, acceleration is often measured in terms of the standard acceleration of gravity and is commonly referred to as:
G forces
Who observed that in the absence of friction, an object in horizontal motion continues to move at the same speed with no additional force.
Galileo
When working out a policy of appeasement, what was the final straw for Britain and France?
Germany's invasion of Poland
A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data
Hacker
A war waged for what is supposed or proclaimed to be a holy purpose, as the defense of faith
Holy War
Maria appear darker
How can you tell the difference between maria and craters when viewing the Moon through a telescope?
What does HTTP stand for?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
no trapped particles above or below the poles
In illustrations, the Earth is shown as the center of a doughnut hole around which various radiation belts circle. At the North and South poles of the Earth there are
Right semicircle when in the same direction as the storm movement
In regard to ship maneuvering, what is the most dangerous area in a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere?
We are aware of ships and boats made out of wood, metal and fiberglass, why can't a ship or boat be made out of concrete?
It can be, as long as the freeboard is sufficient to prevent swamping
What happens to a stone with a true weight of 4900 newtons in air, with a volume of half a cubic meter when it is submerged in water displacing 9800 newtons of water?
It floats
Read the following sentence and decide which of the options (A-D) is correct. All services and various intelligence agencies conduct joint drug interdiction training with host countries.
It is correct as is.
Why does a balloon stick to the wall after it is rubbed on carpet?
It picks up extra electrons from the carpet; it is then attracted to the positive charges in the wall.
What happens to a balloon when it reaches an altitude where the upward buoyant force equals the downward weight?
It remains suspended
Under most conditions, what charge will an atom carry?
It will not carry a charge
The weight of a object in the air, minus the buoyant force acting upon it when it is placed in the water, is known as what?
Its apparent weight
The number of cycles of an electromagnetic wave repeated during one second of time is known as what?
Its frequency
A data processing system employed mainly by a large organization for managing information
Mainframe
Which of the following is the best definition of the term Conductor?
Materials that permit the free flow of electrons from atom to atom.
To cause the amplitude, frequency, phase, or intensity of a carrier wave to vary in accordance with a sound wave or other signal, the frequency of the signal wave usually being very much lower than that of the carrier
Modulation
water power, coal, and petroleum
Most of the world's energy needs are still being met with
Which law of motion states that for every motion there is an equal but opposite reaction?
Newton's third law of motion
What United Nations Operation intended to bring food supplies and restore some order to Somalia?
Operation Restore Hope
Involving, relating to, or using any of various electrical effects due to the interaction of radiation with matter
Photoelectric
Which of the following is a type of electromagnetic wave? Tidal wave Radar Sound of a guitar Earthquake
Radar
Electromagnetic waves transmitted in the range from about 3 kHz to 300 GHz are commonly called what?
Radio Waves
Match the term "center of gravity" with the description/description below.
Raised if weight is added high in the ship The center of mass of the ship, around which the ship seems to move Remains constant as the ship moves
Volatile storage area on a computer; if power is lost, the data will also be lost; used for working storage in computer processing
Random access memory (RAM)
A material's opposition to the flow of electric current
Resistance
The Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis
Sunspots are believed to be responsible for what phenomena here on Earth?
Which of the essential qualities of leadership is defined as the ability to use good judgment to speak and act in a diplomatic way?
Tact
no gradual daily temperature change from hot to cold.
The Moon has no atmosphere. Thus there is
Phases (of the Moon)
The Moon's motion in its orbit (progressive changes in the visible portion of the Moon).
satellites
The U.S. Hurricane Warning System receives most of its information from
What were the five major naval powers invited to the naval disarmament talks in Washington D.C. in 1921?
The U.S., Britain, France, Italy, and Japan.
Impact Crater
The cup shaped depression or cavity on the surface of the Earth or other heavenly bodies.
Which of the following defines "Ohm's Law"?
The current in a circuit is directly proportional to the applied voltage and inversely proportional to the circuit resistance.
When heating two unlike metals to produce voltage, what determines the amount created?
The difference in temperature of the two metals.
Photosphere
The luminous visible surface of the Sun, being a shallow layer of strongly ionized gases
27 1/3 days
The moon circles the Earth every 27 1/3 days. How long does it take the moon to make a full rotation on its own axis?
Eclipse (Lunar)
The obstruction of the light of the Moon by the intervention of the Earth between it and the Sun.
What part of the League of Nation's charter prevented its acceptance by the U.S. Congress?
The requirement for a mutual defense treaty.
What provision of the Treaty of Versailles ending World War I caused much resentment by the German people toward the Allies for years to come?
The requirement that Germany pay reparations of $33 billion.
What event in early November , 1941 caused Congress to remove the last feature of the U.S. neutrality policy?
The sinking of a U.S. merchant and the destroyer Ruben James by a German submarine.
the maria, which actually are plains carved with lava or volcanic ash.
The so-called "seas" on the Moon are
Onboard ship, one of the principal means of communications is via sound powered phones. Since this system operates without electricity, how does the signal get transmitted through the wires to the next operator?
The sound waves of your voice squeeze a small crystal and create enough electricity to transmit the signal to the hearer.
99%
The sun contains _____ of all the matter in our solar system.
Starfish Ring
There are huge numbers of charged particles that have been trapped by the earth's magnetic field. These particles circle the earth in four doughnut-shaped regions. One region is man-made and three are natural. Which region is the man-made region?
Which of the following materials offers no resistance to electric current flow?
They all offer resistance
The Versailles Treaty included which provisions for Germany?
They must give money to Britain and France. They must turn over most of their newer warships.
What did General Billy Mitchell's test sinking of a battleship by aerial bombing cause Navy leaders to do?
To convert a collier into the Navy's first aircraft carrier.
As a second or third-year leader within the NJROTC Program, what must be your first rule?
To set the best example possible.
When temperature inversions trap cold air closer to the Earth, conditions can be right for the reflection of radio signals and can cause a significant increase in the distances they can travel. What is this called?
Trapping
The non-fortification clause in the Naval Disarmament Treaty specified that no there would be no further fortifications in the Pacific area by ________ in _________.
U.S.; its possessions west of Hawaii
Tiny glass spheres no larger than sand granules found on the surface of the Moon.
What are tektites?
The Earth is between the Moon and the Sun
What are the relative positions of the Moon, Earth and Sun during a full Moon?
the difference in pressure in the vortex of the tornado and the normal pressure of air trapped inside
What causes closed homes and barns to explode as a tornado's vortex passes overhead?
A narrow ring of charged particles caused by a U.S. hydrogen bomb exploded at a height of 250 miles in 1962
What is the "Starfish ring"?
The boundary of the Earth's magnetosphere
What is the "magnetopause"?
The chromosphere and the corona
What or which layers of the Sun become visible on Earth during a solar eclipse?
The stable trapping region
What part of the magnetosphere contains lower-energy particles?
When do Newton's laws cease to accurately describe physical motion?
When an object is moving at or close to the speed of light
Positive charges form near the top of the cloud, negative toward the bottom
Where do the charges that generate lightning form within a cloud?
Chromosphere
Which layer of the sun do sunspots rise through?
1 The strategic importance of the Middle East requires U.S. naval forces to operate routinely in the _______. A Gulf of Achmed B Aegean Sea C Indian Ocean D Bay of Bengal
C Indian Ocean
8 An order of a government prohibiting the movement of trade goods into or out of its ports A Blockade B Impressment C Embargo
C Embargo
In 1998 apprehension arose over nuclear weapons tests conducted by India and
Pakistan
A proper sense of right and wrong
honor
λ (lambda) is the symbol for
wavelength
Solar flares
A sudden flash of brightness observed over the Sun's surface or solar limb
Squall
A sudden, violent windstorm, often accompanied by intense rain, snow or sleet
3 Which layers occur in the ionosphere? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Mesosphere B Stratosphere C Thermosphere D Exosphere
A Mesosphere C Thermosphere
2 Who said, "I fear that all we have done is awaken a sleeping giant, and fill it with a desire for vengeance"? A Admiral Nimitz B General Tojo C President Roosevelt D Admiral Yamamoto E None of the above
D Admiral Yamamoto
15 What is the name of the zone of the ocean between 260 and 566 feet where only very dark violet light is able to reach. A The lighted zone B The continental zone C The dark zone D The twilight zone
D The twilight zone
The study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving and sending information
Information technology
The line around a boat where the surface of the water meets it when it floats is the called
waterline
14 How many aircraft carriers were lost during the battle of Midway? A The Japanese lost 4 and the U.S. lost 1. B The U.S. lost 3 and the Japanese lost 2. C The Japanese lost 3 and the U.S. lost 1. D None of the Above
A The Japanese lost 4 and the U.S. lost 1.
19 Which of the following statements concerning the Korean War is NOT true? A The Korean War revealed that the will of the U.S. Government and people to halt determined Communist aggression had retained its credibility. B The Korean War showed that without clearly developed government policy, military operations would not end satisfactorily. C The U.S. has to have an adequate military force in readiness at all times, otherwise the Communist would take advantage of any national weakness. D The Korean War demonstrated that sea power still was essential to the defense of the nation.
A The Korean War revealed that the will of the U.S. Government and people to halt determined Communist aggression had retained its credibility.
18 Of the following groups of countries which are ALL presently U.S. allies in NATO? A The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and United Kingdom B Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, and Denmark C Hungary, Iceland, Italy, and Luxembourg D Turkey, Greece, Ukraine, and Germany
A The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, and United Kingdom B Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, and Denmark C Hungary, Iceland, Italy, and Luxembourg
16 Which of the following, if any, is the reason there is a large variety of fish living in the Persian Gulf? A The Persian Gulf is very shallow. B There are many rivers feeding into the Persian Gulf. C The Persian Gulf has very low salt content. D None of the above E All of the above
A The Persian Gulf is very shallow.
14 What is the name of the waterway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea? A The Suez canal B The Sea of Marmara C The Panama canal D The Black Sea E The Dead Sea
A The Suez canal
7 Which of the following are true statements? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A The U.S.A honored Muslim customs and buried bin Laden's body at sea within 24 hours. B Once ordered to proceed with the raid, two Army stealth helicopters carried 20 SEALs and one military dog. C Osama bin Laden used multiple forms of communication to avoid detection. D A demolition charge destroyed the helicopter, including the rotor assembly and stealth technology.
A The U.S.A honored Muslim customs and buried bin Laden's body at sea within 24 hours. B Once ordered to proceed with the raid, two Army stealth helicopters carried 20 SEALs and one military dog.
12 In what part of the oceans do most of the sea vegetation and saltwater fishes and animals exist? A The continental shelves B There is an even distribution of life throughout all of the areas of the oceans C The deep ocean floor D The continental slopes E The abyss
A The continental shelves
15 Why is there little sea life out past the continental shelf? A There is little plant life to provide food. B The big fish living there have depleted most of the smaller species. C Global warming has caused plant life to only be able to exist along the continental shelf. D The El Nino effect.
A There is little plant life to provide food.
12 Clouds are formed by A moisture from frozen carbon dioxide. B rising moisture from the earth that condenses when it meets cooler air aloft. C ice crystal meeting silver iodide in the upper atmosphere. D moisture droplets
B rising moisture from the earth that condenses when it meets cooler air aloft.
3 _______ is likely to develop when _______ air that has passed over _______ water moves to an area of ________ water. A warmer; warm; colder B colder; warm; colder C warmer; cold; colder
A warmer; warm; colder
5 The rovers Spirit and Opportunity gathered information that supports the theory that there was once ______ on Mars. A water B life C bacteria D petroleum
A water
13 The Naval Oceanographic Command Center's (NOCC) significant input to their weather predictions comes from A weather reports submitted by individual ships at sea B correlative Sea Disturbance Scales C Octimum Track Ship routing Scales
A weather reports submitted by individual ships at sea
13 Which of the following are biodegradable? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A wood B paper C cotton D None of the above
A wood B paper C cotton
What results did the Deep Impact mission report? (Input all that apply) A. Impact did not penetrate the comet's core B. Contained less water than expected C. Tightly packed rather than loose materials D. None of the above
ABC
Electric current that periodically reverses direction is known as what?
Alternating current
13 What are three steps in the atmospheric water cycle? A Evaporation, Transpiration, and Convection B Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation C Convection, Adiabatic, and Transpiration
B Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation
11 As of 2010, the Department of Defense was the only department not to lose classified material due to cyber attacks. A True B False
B False
17 Which of the following statements best describes steam fog? A low-lying cloud, near or touching the surface of the earth B Formed by air saturation C Usually lifts before noon, having been "burned" away by the sun D Indicates that clear and cold weather can be forecast
B Formed by air saturation
12 When warm and cold air masses come together, the boundary between them is call a _________. A Stationary Front B Front C Thermal front D Weather front
B Front
6 Concerning submarine warfare, in the Atlantic it was the ________ goal to prohibit Allied shipping. In the Pacific it was the ______ goal to prohibit ________ shipping. A U.S.; German; Japanese B German; U.S.; Japanese C Japanese; U.S.; German D German; Japanese; U.S.
B German; U.S.; Japanese
18 Not looking around or scratching your nose while in ranks is an example of________. A Discipline B Self-discipline C Self-esteem D Responsibility
B Self-discipline
13 Strong winter high-pressure circulations are located over Greenland, North America and A Western Europe B Siberia C Australia D Asia
B Siberia
16 What new technology did German U-Boats use late in the war to try and overcome Allied antisubmarine defenses? A Nuclear propulsion B Snorkels C Sonar jamming systems D Snoar
B Snorkels
10 A device equipped for detecting underwater sounds and transmitting them by radio A Hydrophone B Sonobuoy C Passive sonar
B Sonobuoy
14 Small expendable floating hydrophone units dropped by antisubmarine aircraft are called what? A Fathometers B Sonobuoys C Depth charges D Dipping hydrophones
B Sonobuoys
19 The term SONAR stands for. A Sounding and Ranging B Sound Navigation and Ranging C Sound Navigation
B Sound Navigation and Ranging
9 A large group of stars, drawn together due to gravitational attraction A Double stars B Star clusters C Parsec D Neutron stars
B Star clusters
2 Put the following events in the order in which they happened. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A U.S. withdraws from the ABM defense treaty B Suicide bombers attack the USS Cole C 9/11 D Navy aircraft collides with a Chinese fighter jet.
B Suicide bombers attack the USS Cole D Navy aircraft collides with a Chinese fighter jet. A U.S. withdraws from the ABM defense treaty C 9/11
12 Which is the most important factor affecting the speed at which sound waves move through water? A Salinity B Temperature C Pressure D Frequency
B Temperature
3 Which of the following are true about Nansen bottles? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Samples bottom sediments. B Test for minute marine life. C Records water temperature. D Used at the surface by hand. E Created in the late 19th century
B Test for minute marine life. C Records water temperature. E Created in the late 19th century
13 When ending a conversation, what is the most important thing to consider? A That your follower appears happy B That you don't abruptly end a conversation C That both of you have had a chance to give your opinions D How much time you have to talk.
B That you don't abruptly end a conversation
13 What is the main underwater feature in the southern and southeastern Pacific Ocean? A The Australia Ridge B The East Pacific Rise C The Mid-Atlantic Ridge D The Mid-Indian Ocean Ridge
B The East Pacific Rise
11 The oil spill from the tanker Exxon Valdez occurred in what Gulf? A The Persian Gulf B The Gulf of Alaska C The Gulf of Mexico D The Gulf of Alaska
B The Gulf of Alaska
15 What is the name of the key chokepoint for all ships entering or leaving the Persian Gulf? A The Strait of Djibouti B The Strait of Hormuz C The Strait of Bal El Mandeb D The Strait of Tiran E The Strait of Gibraltar
B The Strait of Hormuz
11 What is/are the determining factor(s) in what kind of a star will develop in a region of space? A The instability in the magnetic flux of space at that point. B The amount of gas and dust that is available. C The speed of rotation of the dust cloud. D The distance of the star from the center of the galaxy.
B The amount of gas and dust that is available.
12 Doctors say pregnant women should avoid eating swordfish due to high levels of what? A radioactivity B mercury C iron D None of the above
B mercury
1 The National Weather Service processes 1400 reports from ships in one _______. A week B month C hour D day
B month
3 Which is the most common "temporary star"? A supernova B nova C exoplanet D neutron star
B nova
1 __________ zooplankton: small fish large predators A micro plankton B phytoplankton C psyliaplankton
B phytoplankton
13 Autocratic leadership styles can produce good results ________ and for ________ periods of time. A quickly, long B quickly, short C over time, long D rapidly, extended
B quickly, short
2 The main goal of drill is to impart ________ , by requiring the unit to __________________. A strength; take care of their responsibilities on their own B self-discipline; act as one person C authority; accept punishment
B self-discipline; act as one person
11 In the battle of the Spanish Armada, Spain had more ______ but less ________. A guns; soldiers B soldiers; guns C money; land D land; money
B soldiers; guns
18 An air mass is a large body of air with? A the same temperature and pressure B the same temperature and humidity C the same humidity and pressure D all of the above E none of the above
B the same temperature and humidity
One or more cells assembled in a common container to act as a source of electrical power
Battery
13 Japanese pilots who committed suicide by crash-diving their planes into their targets A Suicide Pilots B Terror Pilots C Kamikaze Pilots D Target Pilots
C Kamikaze Pilots
5 Term that describes the brightness of a star as compared to the brightness of the Sun A Magnitude B Apparent magnitude C Luminosity D Absolute magnitude
C Luminosity
20 About three-fourths of which planet's surface is covered by iron oxide dust? A Jupiter B Saturn C Mars D Pluto
C Mars
10 Seasonal winds of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter A Chinook winds B Foehn winds C Monsoon
C Monsoon
6 A cannon very short in proportion to its bore, for firing shells at high angles A Missile B Bazooka C Mortar
C Mortar
4 What volcano erupted on Martinique in 1902, killing approximately 30,000 people within seconds? A Mount St. Helen's B Mount Vesuvius C Mount Pelee
C Mount Pelee
17 What was the major political difference that caused the Southern states to break away from the Union in 1860? A The Democrats lost the election. B The South didn't gain a majority of the total vote in 1860. C New states were not being admitted into the Union as slave states. D None of the above.
C New states were not being admitted into the Union as slave states.
6 A very large mountain range running along the center of the ocean floor A Coral Reef B Ocean Peaks C Ocean Ridge D Glaciation
C Ocean Ridge
1 On Sept. 14, 2001 in response to terrorist attacks, the Navy put extra ships on guard. What was this defense effort known as? A Overseas Contingency Operation B Operation Freedom C Operation Noble Eagle D Global War on Terror
C Operation Noble Eagle
18 Since full diplomatic recognition and exchange of ambassadors was achieved in 1979, United States relations have improved with the most populated nation on earth, the A Republic of the Philippines B Taiwan (Nationalist China) C People's Republic of China D Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
C People's Republic of China
18 What spacecraft crossed the orbit of Pluto, the outermost known planet, in 1986, becoming the first man made object to escape the solar system? A Sputnik I B Explorer II C Pioneer 11 D Pioneer 10
C Pioneer 11
16 The act of attacking, plundering, or detention against a ship on the high seas or aircraft, its crew or passengers, or property, by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft A Ravaging B Liberation C Piracy D Swindling
C Piracy
17 What is the area called that is located between the Polar Easterlies and the Prevailing Westerlies? A Sub-tropical High Pressure Belt B Intertropical Convergence Zone C Polar Frontal Zone D Trade Belt
C Polar Frontal Zone
9 An orbit in which a satellite passes above or nearly above both poles of the body being orbited A Sun-synchronous orbit B Geosynchronous C Polar orbit
C Polar orbit
8 Any of various shrimplike decapod crustaceans of the genera Palaemon, Penaeus, etc., certain of which are used as food A Lobsters B Clams C Prawns
C Prawns
17 These objects look no larger than a single star, but they emit hundreds of times more energy than most galaxies. A Pulsars B Sun-spots C Quasars D Supernovae explosions
C Quasars
12 Which of the following is NOT a location of one of the six U.S. Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Centers (NMOCs)? A Pearl Harbor, Hawaii B San Diego, California C San Francisco, California D Norfolk, Virginia
C San Francisco, California
7 A former coral island which has been eroded and subsided below the surface of the ocean. A Atoll B Submerged waterfall C Seamount D Ocean eruption
C Seamount
15 Military units trained to perform unconventional missions, such as Navy SEALs A Militia B CIA C Special Forces D Merchant Marines
C Special Forces
10 Galaxy distinguished by its distinct nucleus with one or more spiral arms A Irregular galaxy B Ellipsoidal galaxy C Spiral galaxy D Extraterrestrial galaxy
C Spiral galaxy
18 The Milky Way Galaxy is a(n) A Irregular galaxy B Ellipsoidal galaxy C Spiral galaxy D Extraterrestrial galaxy
C Spiral galaxy
3 This canal is an artificial Sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea A Strait of Gibraltar B Plankton C Suez Canal D Dardanelles
C Suez Canal
19 In 1862, the Union forces developed river gunboats which were the first ironclad vessels in the United States. In what river valley did these vessels see their first action? A Hudson River Valley B Colorado River Valley C Tennessee and Mississippi River Valleys D Potomac River Valley
C Tennessee and Mississippi River Valleys
12 Which of the following is NOT an advantage of space-based telescopes over balloon-mounted telescopes? A They don't have problems with distortions caused by the Earth's atmosphere B They are self-propelled. C The ability to carry more equipment. D All of these are advantages of space-based telescopes over balloon-mounted telescopes.
C The ability to carry more equipment.
10 Through the course of several surveys on motivation, which of the following was shown to be more important to an individual in terms of motivation? A Good pay B Threat of disciplinary action C The opportunity to do interesting work D Not having to work too hard
C The opportunity to do interesting work
11 What is the general texture of continental shelves? A Irregular slopes B Smooth terrain C There is not a regular texture. D Repeating patters of ridges and valleys.
C There is not a regular texture.
1 Put the atmospheric layers in order of closest to further from the earth. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Mesosphere B Thermosphere C Troposphere D Stratosphere
C Troposphere D Stratosphere A Mesosphere B Thermosphere
16 A cubic foot of water at the ocean's surface weighs about the same as a cubic foot from the bottom of the Marianas Trench because A Water at the bottom has a greater density than water at the surface B Water at the surface has a greater density than water at the bottom C Water is nearly incompressible D chemical makeup is the same
C Water is nearly incompressible
17 The Naval Oceanographic Command Center's (NOCC) significant input to their weather predictions comes from A Observed Synoptic Track Routes. B Octimum Track Ship Routing Scales. C Weather reports submitted by individual ships at sea.
C Weather reports submitted by individual ships at sea.
19 Coring tubes are used to A collect sands from the continental shelf and slope. B collect water samples. C collect ocean bottom sediments at different depths.
C collect ocean bottom sediments at different depths.
6 What causes the most change in shoreline? (Input the best two answers, then push the ENTER button.) A sea life B boat wake C current D wave
C current D wave
2 White dwarfs are _____ than the Sun, but _____ A greater in mass; smaller B whiter; cooler C fainter; hotter D brighter; smaller
C fainter; hotter
18 The speed of sound in water is A slower than in air and increases with temperature B greater than in air but decreases as temperature increases C greater than in air and increases with temperature
C greater than in air and increases with temperature
The pre-World War II foreign policy of Britain and France in which they made territorial concessions to the Axis Powers in return for "promises of peace" was called the policy of...
appeasement
Aurora Borealis
"Northern Lights," a natural light display in the sky caused by the collision of solar wind and magnetosphere charged particles with the high altitude atmosphere
19 What is the name of the microscopic plants that start the food chain in the seas of the world? A Phytoplankton B Zooplankton C Nutrients
A Phytoplankton
You have an electrical circuit with 3 ohms of resistance and a current of 6 amperes. How much voltage is in this circuit?
18 volts
7 How many tons of fish products does the ocean yield each year? A 120,000,000 tons B 120,000 tons C 120 tons D 1,200,000 tons
A 120,000,000 tons
10 In retaliation for terrorist attacks, a combined attack was carried out on 15 April ________, against several _______ terrorist support bases. A 1986; Libyan B 1987; American C 1984; Libyan D 1985; American
A 1986; Libyan
6 About how much of the Earth's surface does the Pacific Ocean cover? A 2/3 B 3/4 C 1/4 D 1/2 E 1/3
A 2/3
10 How many years ago do cosmologists currently believe that our solar system began? A 4.5 billion B 4.5 million C 45 million D 45 billion
A 4.5 billion
11 The low-pressure belt of the polar zone lies how many degrees north and south latitude? A 60 degrees north and south latitudes. B 10 degrees north and south latitudes. C 40 degrees north and south latitudes. D 90 degrees north and south latitudes.
A 60 degrees north and south latitudes.
11 If the speed of sound in air is 350 meters per second, and when you yell you hear your echo 4 seconds later, how far away is the object off of which your voice bounced? A 700 meters B 1,400 meters C 10 meters D 45 meters
A 700 meters
11 Weather maps such as those found in newspapers and on TV weather reports have many symbols including different curved lines and arrows. The standard symbols for a hurricane looks like A A capitol letter "S" with a dot in the middle B A large spiral C A large capitol letter "H" with a small subponent indicating the category of the hurricane D several concentric circle surrounding an "H", the number of circles corresponds to the category of the hurricane
A A capitol letter "S" with a dot in the middle
12 Put the following events in the correct chronological order.(Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A A radical group carries out a three-day bombing in the center of Mumbai. B An Army psychiatrist opens fire on enlisted personnel at Fort Hood Texas. C The U.S. Cyber Command was formed. D Two immigrant brothers explode two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
A A radical group carries out a three-day bombing in the center of Mumbai. B An Army psychiatrist opens fire on enlisted personnel at Fort Hood Texas. D Two immigrant brothers explode two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. C The U.S. Cyber Command was formed.
5 Willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions A Accountability B Scrupulous C Reliability
A Accountability
14 In effective listening, when should you ask a question concerning important points being made? A After the speech or lesson is over. B When the speaker catches their breath or pauses for a moment. C Right after the point has been made. D As the point is being made, to ensure it gets covered.
A After the speech or lesson is over.
15 A low-pressure cell associated with the Polar Front and influenced by the Japanese Current refers to which of the following? A Aleutian Low off Alaska B Gulf Stream C Migratory Low D Icelandic Low
A Aleutian Low off Alaska
15 Objects that are shot from weapons A Ammunition B Artillery C Cannons
A Ammunition
1 Which of the following were Soviet Cold War actions? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Annexation of Eastern Poland and Baltic countries. B Installation of Eastern Europe Capitalist system. C Interference in Iran's, Turkey's and Greece's internal affairs. D Creation of Communist puppet government in North Korea and East Germany. E None of the Above
A Annexation of Eastern Poland and Baltic countries. C Interference in Iran's, Turkey's and Greece's internal affairs. D Creation of Communist puppet government in North Korea and East Germany.
20 Which one of the following is NOT one of the things a leader should do when listening to a subordinate? A Anticipate the point of the story B Ask questions for clarity C Stop working D Avoid telling the speaker of your "better" experiences
A Anticipate the point of the story
12 Which basic leadership style is centered on the leader? A Autocratic B Democratic C Republican D None of the above
A Autocratic
16 The National Weather Service's day-to-day activity is geared to the service of aviation through the system known as the A Aviation Weather Center B National Meteorological Service Center C The National Severe Storms Forecast Center
A Aviation Weather Center
6 Any of several usually large whales of the suborder Mysticeti, having a symmetrical skull, two blowholes, and whalebone plates instead of teeth A Baleen whale B Gray whale C Humpback Whale D Killer whale
A Baleen whale
20 Although relatively new, _________ astronomy is playing a great part in the study of the universe. A Balloon B Gondolas C Radiotelescope D None of the above
A Balloon
15 Why is the G-I-UK Gap important to NATO planners. A Because the Russian Northern Fleet would need to go through this area to get to the Atlantic sea lanes. B Because it is the deepest part of the Atlantic ocean. C Because they would need to take large amphibious forces through these waters. D Because of the large number of Russian naval ports in this area.
A Because the Russian Northern Fleet would need to go through this area to get to the Atlantic sea lanes.
8 A theoretical massive object, formed at the beginning of the universe or by the gravitational collapse of a star exploding as a supernova, whose gravitational field is so intense that no electromagnetic radiation can escape A Black hole B Galaxy C White dwarf D Habitable zone
A Black hole
11 Ferris suffered a bite while diving. The bite area is pale, hot, swollen and itchy. It has been a few days and it is still irritated. What was he most likely bitten by? A Bristleworm B Sea urchin C Octopus
A Bristleworm
10 The teredo worm (shipworm) is capable of doing which of the following? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Burrow into cement B Destroy wood pilings C Weaken stone seawalls D Drill solid lead E None of the above
A Burrow into cement B Destroy wood pilings C Weaken stone seawalls D Drill solid lead
2 From where does the U.S. import most of its oil?(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Canada B Panama C Argentina D Mexico E Persian Gulf
A Canada D Mexico E Persian Gulf
5 Read the following sentence and decide which of the options (A-D) are correct. In 2011, the Maersk Alabama rescued Captain Phillips and aided the USS Halyburton after a four day situation.(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Change "2011" to "2009" B Change "Maersk Alabama" to "USS Bainbridge" C Change "USS Hallyburton" to "Maersk Alabama" D It is correct as is.
A Change "2011" to "2009" B Change "Maersk Alabama" to "USS Bainbridge" C Change "USS Hallyburton" to "Maersk Alabama"
12 The term used to describe the intense rivalry that developed after World War II between groups of Communist and non-Communist nations A Cold War B Contention Period C Feuding Era D Silent War
A Cold War
17 What was the corner stone of U.S. policy with regard to the Soviet Union over the course of the Cold War era? A Containment. B Appeasement. C The Iron Curtain. D The Marshall Plan. E The Truman Doctrine
A Containment.
9 Water vapor that condenses on objects that have cooled below the condensation point of the air around it is known as A Dew B Snow C Frost D Fog
A Dew
6 Moving outward A Divergence B Trade winds C Gradient D Convergence
A Divergence
4 A membrane of the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound waves; the tympanic membrane A Eardrum B Inner ear C Ear Canal
A Eardrum
1 What were Galileo's contributions to astronomy in the 1600's? A He improved the telescope. B He observed the moons of Saturn. C He patented the space-borne telescope.
A He improved the telescope.
5 The essential organ of hearing and equilibrium that is located in the temporal bone, in innervated by the auditory nerve and includes the vestibular, the semicircular canals and the cochlea A Inner ear B Ear Canal C Eardrum D Sound intensity
A Inner ear
9 To influence thinking or action by means of argument or reasoning A Persuade B Democratic C Delegate D Morale
A Persuade
14 What is special about the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Socorro, New Mexico? A It combines a number of small radiotelescopes via computer control to form the equivalent of a giant radiotelescope. B It is the location of the world's largest steerable radiotelescope. C It has an array of radar telescopes which allows the accurate measurement of distances to objects within our solar system. D None of the above
A It combines a number of small radiotelescopes via computer control to form the equivalent of a giant radiotelescope.
16 What was the historical significance of the capture of the USS Pueblo in 1968? A It was the first capture of an American ship on the high seas in over 150 years. B It was the last time an American warship would be attacked in the 20th century. C It was the first time an American warship had been attacked in the 20th century. D It was the event that started the Korean War. E It was the first time a U.S. Captain had given up his ship without a fight.
A It was the first capture of an American ship on the high seas in over 150 years.
7 In 2009, NASA launched a space telescope specifically designed to locate exoplanets. It was called: A Kepler B Hubble C Webb D Chandra
A Kepler
11 Put the following events in the order in which they happened. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Korean War B Panama invaded C Iran-Iraq War D USSR disbanded
A Korean War C Iran-Iraq War B Panama invaded D USSR disbanded
11 What bodies of seawater tend to have the highest concentrations of salt? A Land-locked lakes B The open oceans C Gulfs and bays D Lagoons
A Land-locked lakes
10 The first atomic bomb dropped by the U.S. was nicknamed ______ and targeted _______. Three days later ______ was dropped on ________. A Little Boy, Hiroshima; Fat Man, Nagasaki B Little Boy, Nagasaki; Fat Man, Hiroshima C Fat Man, Hiroshima; Little Boy, Nagasaki D None of the Above
A Little Boy, Hiroshima; Fat Man, Nagasaki
3 Change the following sentence so that it is correct: Local weather reporting is an exact science and is predicted hourly. A Local weather reporting is not an exact science and is predicted up to approximately a month is advance. B Local weather reporting is an exact science and is predicted annually. C Long-range forecasting is not an exact science and is predicted daily.
A Local weather reporting is not an exact science and is predicted up to approximately a month is advance.
6 Galileo incorporated experiments to do which of the following? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Locate major banks of clouds B Measure humidity and pressure along the descent path C Attempt to detect and study Jovian lightning D None of the above apply
A Locate major banks of clouds C Attempt to detect and study Jovian lightning
9 A traveling atmospheric low-pressure system A Migratory lows B Santa Anas (winds) C Prevailing westerlies
A Migratory lows
20 Each of the services must maintain their own weather agency. For the Nay, this is the mission of the A Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command B Naval Oceanography and Space Command C Department of Navy Meteorological Command
A Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command
10 Which of the following are true about Neptune? (Input all that apply, then push ENTER button.) A Neptune is considered a "twin" to Uranus. B The Winds are up to 1.250 mph. C The atmosphere is mainly hydrogen. D It orbits the Sun every 65 years. E None are true.
A Neptune is considered a "twin" to Uranus. B The Winds are up to 1.250 mph. C The atmosphere is mainly hydrogen.
9 Arrange the following in the proper sequence for projected time, soonest to latest. A New Horizons to Pluto B James Webb Space Telescope C Juno to Jupiter D ISS funding scheduled to end
A New Horizons to Pluto C Juno to Jupiter B James Webb Space Telescope D ISS funding scheduled to end
6 Which of the following are important U.S. ports on the Gulf Coast? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A New Orleans, LA B Tampa, FL C Houston, TX D Port Charlotte, FL E Laredo, TX
A New Orleans, LA B Tampa, FL C Houston, TX
3 A place equipped with powerful telescopes used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological or other phenomena A Observatory B Reflecting Telescope C Refracting Telescope D CCD Camera
A Observatory
5 The application of the sciences to the phenomena of the oceans, including study of their forms, physical, chemical and biological features A Oceanography B Geohydrology C Cosmology D Hydrogeology
A Oceanography
6 Why does it take bodies of water, such as an ocean, slower to warm up than land masses? A Only a few inches of land will absorb radiation. B Land has more density at all depths. C Only the surface of water has kinetic energy. D Water does not condense until depths in excess of 80 feet E None of the above
A Only a few inches of land will absorb radiation.
1 Put the following events in order in which they happened. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, the push the ENTER button.) A President Roosevelt order the Pacific Fleet to remain stationed in Hawaii. B The Japanese civilian government fell. C Operation "Magic" was a success. D A Japanese Task Force heads, undetected, for Pearl Harbor
A President Roosevelt order the Pacific Fleet to remain stationed in Hawaii. B The Japanese civilian government fell. C Operation "Magic" was a success. D A Japanese Task Force heads, undetected, for Pearl Harbor
8 An inlet of the Beaufort Sea, north of Alaska with large oil and gas fields A Prudhoe Bay B Northwest Passage C Langusta
A Prudhoe Bay
13 What force broke up water molecules into separate atoms of hydrogen and oxygen in the Earth's early atmosphere? A Radiation from the Sun. B Radiation from within the Earth. C The gravitational pull of the Earth. D The vacuum of space.
A Radiation from the Sun.
1 What can cloud seeding cause? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Rain to fall from a cloud that normally would not produce rain. B Rain to fall sooner. C Rain to fall over a large area. D Rain to fall from fair skies.
A Rain to fall from a cloud that normally would not produce rain. B Rain to fall sooner.
20 In nuclear reactors, or nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, the interval between refueling, a process that replaces some of the fuel assemblies and shifts others for optimal reactivity and power distribution A Refueling cycle B Sequestration C Abrogate D Service life
A Refueling cycle
18 A fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors, or for civilians, during a shortage A Regimen B Allotment C Rations
A Regimen
7 To scold or provide corrective direction with the intent of changing behavior A Reprimand B Lecture C Rebuke D Motivation
A Reprimand
18 The exploration of this planet by the Pioneer and Yoyager spacecraft is considered to be among the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. A Saturn B Jupiter C Neptune D Uranus
A Saturn
9 Which of the following are true about Saturn? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Saturn has a layer of clouds composed of ammonia crystals. B The inner rings move faster than the outer rings. C Saturn's rings are made of frozen chunks of ice mixed with dust. D Saturn has extremely high temperatures.
A Saturn has a layer of clouds composed of ammonia crystals. B The inner rings move faster than the outer rings. C Saturn's rings are made of frozen chunks of ice mixed with dust.
13 What diagram is used by astronomers to group stars according tot their color and their magnitude or stellar brightness? A Spectrum-luminosity diagrams B Main sequence diagrams C Apparent magnitude diagrams D Absolute magnitude diagrams
A Spectrum-luminosity diagrams
13 The launch of what satellite marked the beginning of the space age? A Sputnik I B Explorer I C Galileo D Voyager I
A Sputnik I
18 What weather warnings are included in scheduled broadcasts to both the fleet and the merchant marine? A Storm warning reports B Route, Flight, and Terminal reports C Terminal forecast reports D Flight forecast reports
A Storm warning reports
13 What is the name of a long, smooth wave coming from a distant storm center? A Swell B Trough C Roll D Crest E Pitch
A Swell
6 The speed of sound waves in water is affected by which of the following? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Temperature B Salt content C Surface area D Pressure E None of the above
A Temperature B Salt content D Pressure
7 After Admiral Halsey successfully attacked the central Philippines, convinced they were weakly defended, which of the following were objectives? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A The Allies would target the Philippines instead of Formosa. B Leyte Island would be the first area of attack. C Nimitz would invade Iwo Jima early the following year. D None of the Above
A The Allies would target the Philippines instead of Formosa. B Leyte Island would be the first area of attack. C Nimitz would invade Iwo Jima early the following year.
6 As MacArthur's forces marched northward, how were Chinese forces able to attack? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A The Chinese marched in between UN forces. B They led amphibious attacks from the Sea of Japan. C Land mines planted along the Yalu River caught UN forces off guard. D There were no east-west communications.
A The Chinese marched in between UN forces. D There were no east-west communications.
15 What was the Battle of the Atlantic? A The German submarine campaign against Allied shipping in the Atlantic. B A limited ground war between German amphibious troops and the British Army. C An invasion of England by Germans and their Irish supports through Ireland.
A The German submarine campaign against Allied shipping in the Atlantic.
7 The clockwise direction of celestial bodies around the Sun; in the sky it is from east to west A reverse motion B Retrograde motion C Rotational axis D Retro axis
B Retrograde motion
9 Tidal energy is one of the oldest forms of energy used by humans. Put the following actions occurring in a damn in the correct order. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Tides rise B Turbines spin C Generators powered D Water released
A Tides rise B Turbines spin C Generators powered D Water released
20 The United States policy change in 1947 which prevented Soviet expansion into Greece and Turkey known as the A Truman Doctrine B European Recovery Program C National Security Act
A Truman Doctrine
1 Between water and land, which absorbs and which loses heat more slowly? A Water absorbs and loses heat more slowly than land. B Land absorbs and loses heat more slowly than water. C Water absorbs heat more slowly; land loses heat more slowly. D Land absorbs heat more slowly; water loses heat more slowly. E They absorb and lose heat at the same rate.
A Water absorbs and loses heat more slowly than land.
17 A TSUNAMI is A a great sea wave produced by Earth movement. B a great sea wave that is produced by high winds. C earth movement that is caused by winds.
A a great sea wave produced by Earth movement.
16 The Newtonian telescope involves A a reflecting telescope with the eyepiece on the side B a reflecting telescope with the eyepiece on the end C a refracting telescope with the eyepiece on the side D a refracting telescope with the eyepiece on the end
A a reflecting telescope with the eyepiece on the side
Stationary front
A boundary between two different air masses, neither which is strong enough to replace the other
20 The principal objective of the landings at Normandy, beyond establishing the beachhead itself was to A capture Cherbourg so supplies could be handled quickly. B regain territories last in the Soviet winter campaign. C hold off the Axis until Allied reinforcements arrived. D All of the Above
A capture Cherbourg so supplies could be handled quickly.
9 Read the following sentence and decide which of the options (A-D) is correct. Even though peace talks had been in progress for nearly three years, President Thieu authorized bombing after North Vietnamese attacks. A change "Thieu" to "Nixon" B change "three" to "two" C change "North Vietnamese" to American D The statement is correct as is.
A change "Thieu" to "Nixon"
Storm surge
A coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomena of rising water commonly associated with low pressure weather systems and the timing of the tides
11 A naval leader in command is held accountable not for "good intentions", but for ______ and _______. A deeds, results B knowledge, integrity C discipline, obedience D obedience, attitude
A deeds, results
3 Which of the following are true about Mercury? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A dusty, cratered surface B "greenhouse effect" C surface temperature as high as 800 F D smallest of the inner planets E none of the above are true
A dusty, cratered surface C surface temperature as high as 800 F D smallest of the inner planets
7 When an object such as an airplane approaches you the frequency waves that reach your ear are closer together, resulting in a higher frequency. As the sound source, in this case the airplane, moves away the frequency waves are __________. A further apart B the same distance as the waves at the source C the same distance as the waves when the airplane was approaching D closest together
A further apart
17 In a process called "transpiration", huge amounts of water enter the air from A green leaves of plants B evaporation C photosynthesis D the melting of both polar ice caps
A green leaves of plants
8 Since warm air can hold more moisture than cold air, relative humidity ______ when air with a given amount of water vapor cools, and _______ when that air is heated. A increases; decreases B decreases; stays the same C stays the same; increases D decreases; increases
A increases; decreases
19 Curved lines on a weather map indicating lines of equal pressure are called A isobars B isotherms C gradients D contours
A isobars
4 By what feature are marine animals distinguished? A jaws B color C fins
A jaws
20 The ecological balance of the Mediterranean Sea is in great danger of being destroyed because of A large-scale industrial and domestic pollution B the building of the Aswan Dam in Egypt C excessive evaporation of water D over-fishing
A large-scale industrial and domestic pollution
Tornado
A localized, violently destructive windstorm occurring over land especially in the Middle West, and characterized by a long, funnel shaped cloud extending to the ground and made visible by condensation and debris
Which of the conditions below would be best for the stability of a ship?
A low center of gravity and a low center of buoyancy
16 The Battle of Hampton Roads was a major A naval battle B army battle C air battle D political battle
A naval battle
14 The five principal layers of the atmosphere arranged from lowest to highest are A troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere B stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere C mesosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere
A troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere
4 Japanese strategy was for a short war with definitive ________ battles before U.S. _________ strength could build. A sea; industrial B air; naval C air; industrial D sea; naval
A sea; industrial
3 Which of the following describe basaltic rock?(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A smooth appearance B oceanic crust C lava cooled rapidly above the Earth's surface D speckled whitish color
A smooth appearance B oceanic crust C lava cooled rapidly above the Earth's surface
cumulonimbus cloud
A tornado forms on the forward edge of a fully developed
A program with a graphical user interface for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the World Wide Web
Browser
The measured weight of an object immersed in a fluid; its true weight minus the wight of the displaced fluid
Apparent weight
The scientific term used to describe how much of a material is present per unit of its volume is __________.
Apparent weight
Who is responsible for describing buoyant force?
Archimedes
7 To transfer responsibility for a task to another person A Allegiance B Persuade C Delegate D Devotion
C Delegate
A chunk of rock or metal orbiting in space, similar to an asteroid but much smaller, by current convention not exceeding a meter in size A. Coma B. Meteoroid C. Meteor
B
A meteorite that is composed of oxygen, silicon, magnesium, and some iron A. Siderites B. Aerolites C. Tektites D. Meteorites
B
An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is neither a planet nor originally classified as a comet A. Meteors B. Minor planets C. Asteroids D. Moons
B
On which asteroid did NEAR land, discovering a surface strewn with craters? A. Amor B. Eros C. Ida D. Mathilde
B
The region out beyond the orbit of Pluto believed to be full of comets is known as what? A. The Meteor Belt B. The Kuiper Belt C. The Asteroid Belt D. The Heliopause
B
What are comets commonly named after? A. Mythological figures B. The person or persons who first discovered them. C. Mountain ranges on Earth D. Great astronomers from history
B
What is the cause of meteor showers? A. The break-up of man-made satellites falling back into the Earth's atmosphere B. Remnants of broken-up comets C. Remnants of broken-up asteroids D. Pockets of hydrogen and helium gas trapped within the solar system E. All of the above
B
Which of the following facts about asteroids is False? A. They appear to be irregular-shaped chunks of rock and metallic substances. B. Some asteroids are large enough to have atmospheres. C. They all seem to revolve around the Sun in the same direction as the larger planets. D. All of the above facts are true.
B
2 Beginning with Surface Water put the following steps of the Hydrologic Cycle in the correct order. A Precipitation B Evaporation C Ground water flow D Condensation
B Evaporation D Condensation A Precipitation C Ground water flow
13 What famous battle cry was uttered by Captain James Lawrence in the battle between the USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon? A "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" B "Don't give up the ship!" C "I've not yet begun to fight!" D "You may fire when ready, Gridley!" E "We have met the enemy and they are ours!"
B "Don't give up the ship!"
2 Change the following so that it is a true statement. By the end of the 1880's the Japanese- were producing cruisers which compared favorably with any other navy. A "any other navy" to China B "Japanese" to Americans C "Japanese" to Chinese
B "Japanese" to Americans
15 What famous nickname was the USS Constitution given during her battle with the HMS Guerrière? A "Hull's Iron Hull" B "Old Ironsides" C "Ageless Warrior" D "Rough and Ready" E "Terror of the Atlantic"
B "Old Ironsides"
1 In order for the human ear to hear a sound what is the minimum intensity the sound must be? A 120 watts/square meters B 10-12 watts/ square meters C 0.001 watts/ square meters
B 10-12 watts/ square meters
1 Which of the following criteria does Pluto fail to meet? A A planet is a body that orbits the Sun. B A planet must have "cleared its neighborhood" of smaller objects around its orbit. C A planet is massive enough for its own gravity to make it round in shape.
B A planet must have "cleared its neighborhood" of smaller objects around its orbit.
10 The Mediterranean Sea loses almost 3 times more water through evaporation than it gets from rainfall and water runoff from land. From where does water come to help keep it at the same level? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Pacific Ocean B Atlantic Ocean C Black Sea D Red Sea
B Atlantic Ocean C Black Sea
6 A leadership style focused on the leader as the undisputed authority A Myrmidon B Autocratic C Allegiance D Nationalism
B Autocratic
12 What are most of the stars in the center of the Milky Way invisible to us on Earth? A Because a black hole in the center of the galaxy prevents their light from escaping B Because of the amount of gas and dust in the way C They aren't invisible. They can be clearly seen with a telescope. D None of the above
B Because of the amount of gas and dust in the way
9 Why must a leader ensure that the basic needs of their followers are met first? A Because only the followers can meet the higher needs. B Because the followers will never focus on the higher needs until the basic needs are met. C Because this is what their seniors expect from them. D None of the above
B Because the followers will never focus on the higher needs until the basic needs are met.
4 Where was Inchon located? (input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A At the North Koreans' line of attack B Beyond North Korean lines C Southwestern North Korea D Northwestern South Korea E None of the Above
B Beyond North Korean lines D Northwestern South Korea
2 Choose the answer that makes the statement true. The objective lens of a refracting telescope is concave and inverts the image. A Change "objective" to "eyepiece" B Change "concave" to convex" C Change "inverts" to "magnifies"
B Change "concave" to convex"
19 Which of the following styles of leadership demonstrates the highest amount of group freedom? A Selling B Consulting C Testing D Telling
B Consulting
6 A cloud of a class indicative of thunderstorm conditions, characterized by large, dense towers that may reach altitudes of 75,000 feet, uniform except for the tops, which appear fibrous because of the presence of ice crystals A Cirrus B Cumulonimbus C Nimbus D Altostratus
B Cumulonimbus
4 Put the following steps for an effective speech in proper sequence.(Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Choose a subject of interest to you and your audience. B Determine the purpose of the speech. C Narrow the scope of your topic. D Make an outline to organize your speech.
B Determine the purpose of the speech. C Narrow the scope of your topic. A Choose a subject of interest to you and your audience. D Make an outline to organize your speech.
13 What is the name of the small naval base the U.S. has built in the Indian Ocean? A Bahrain B Diego Garcia C Qatar D Massawa
B Diego Garcia
9 The change between the highest and lowest frequencies heard and the source frequency. It can be used to determine the speed and direction of motion of a sound's source, such as a submarine in the ocean A Doppler transition B Doppler shift C Doppler effect D Doppler movement
B Doppler shift
9 A device for measuring depth of water by sending sound waves down from the surface and recording the time until the echo returns from the bottom A Fathom meter B Echo sounder C Depth meter
B Echo sounder
9 The phenomenon whereby the Earth's atmosphere traps solar radiation, caused by the presence in the atmosphere of gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane that allows incoming sunlight to pass through but absorb heat radiated back from the Earth's surface. A Global Warming B Greenhouse Effect C Fahrenheit D Geological Compression
B Greenhouse Effect
7 Showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than 1/5 inch in diameter A Sleet B Hail C Frost
B Hail
20 When General MacArthur waded ashore at Leyte, he called for the Filipino people to rise and strike the Japanese at every opportunity. What means of communication did he use? A It was spread person-to-person by the Filipino people. B He made a radio broadcast. C He made a television appearance.
B He made a radio broadcast.
12 Which of the following is the best description of the Persian Gulf? A It is a deep gulf that is almost totally devoid of plankton. B It is a shallow gulf that contains vast amounts of plankton. C It is a shallow gulf that is almost totally devoid of plankton. D It is a deep gulf that contains vast amounts of plankton.
B It is a shallow gulf that contains vast amounts of plankton.
15 What is the primary reason that taking notes is an important part of active listening? A It gives the speaker the impression you are paying attention B It makes you more alert to the main ideas being presented C It tells the speaker the parts of the lesson that are most important to you D Because you pay less attention to the appearance of the speaker E None of the above
B It makes you more alert to the main ideas being presented
3 Which of the following is true about the Battle of the Coral Sea? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A It was the first time the Japanese intercepted U.S. code. B It took place completely from the air. C After the landing at Port Moresby, American troops suffered massive losses. D The Japanese lost approximately 500 men. E None of the Above
B It took place completely from the air.
9 Why aren't the minerals found in the ocean basins of the Antarctic seas mined? A There aren't enough. B It would be too expensive. C They are protected by law.
B It would be too expensive.
9 Any of numerous chiefly marine invertebrates typically having a soft, unsegmented body, a mantle, and a protective calcareous shell. Includes the edible shellfish and the snails A Echinoderm B Mollusk C Sponges
B Mollusk
16 Which two Japanese cities were destroyed by atomic bombs? A Tokyo and Nagasaki B Nagasaki and Hiroshima C Kyoto and Nagasaki D Hiroshima and Tokyo E Hiroshima and Kyoto
B Nagasaki and Hiroshima
5 The area of the Caribbean Sea is how much bigger than that of the Gulf of Mexico? A The Gulf actually has slightly more square miles of area B Nearly two times C They are similar D Almost five times
B Nearly two times
7 Extremely dense stars that are formed when the core of a massive star undergoes gravitational collapse at the end of its life A Star clusters B Neutron star C Binaries D Double star
B Neutron star
9 Where do most of the volcanic eruptions occur on the Earth's surface? A On the floor of the world's oceans. B On the margins of the major plates of the lithosphere. C On the margins of the minor plates of the mantle. D On the margins of the major plates of the mantle. E On the margins of the minor plates of the lithosphere.
B On the margins of the major plates of the lithosphere.
4 The mass of passively floating, drifting, or somewhat mobile (moving or capable of moving spontaneously) organisms occurring in a body of water, primarily comprised of microscopic algae and protozoa A Duck weed B Plankton C Jidda D Scorns
B Plankton
6 A system consisting of an antenna, either parabolic or dipolar, used to gather radio waves emitted by celestial sources and bring them to a receiver placed in the focus A Sonar Camera B Radiotelescope C Reflecting telescope D Solar telescope
B Radiotelescope
15 What type of map shows different heights of the earth's surface using shading, colors or lines? A Contour Maps B Relief Maps C Navigational Maps D Mercator Projections
B Relief Maps
2 Read the following sentence and decide which of the option(s) (A-D) is/are correct. Between 2001 and 2011 the U.S. and allied countries engaged Hussein and his forces, eventually deposing him and sponsoring the formation of a new democratic government for Iran. A Replace "Hussein" with "Osama bin Laden" B Replace "Iran" with "Iraq" C Replace "2001" with "2003" D Replace "2001" with "1991"
B Replace "Iran" with "Iraq" D Replace "2001" with "1991"
10 What are considered to be the two special "burdens" of authority? A Accountability and Dependability B Responsibility and Accountability C Long hours and hard work D None of the above
B Responsibility and Accountability
Which one of Newton's Laws of Motion cannot be demonstrated in a typical setting on Earth due to friction and gravity?
First
11 Through the course of several surveys on motivation, which of the following was shown to be more important to an individual in terms of motivation? A Working under close supervision B The feeling that one's work is important C The chance to produce work of high quality D A high degree of freedom on the job
B The feeling that one's work is important
14 Which of the following is true concerning the concentration of salt in seawater? A The concentration of salt in seawater has varied widely over the past 10,000 years. B The more salt content, the lower it's freezing point. C The more salt content, the higher its freezing point. D Colder water tends to be saltier than warm water.
B The more salt content, the lower it's freezing point.
20 San Francisco is known for its thick fog because: A The warm water off the coast meets the cool air coming down from the mountains. B The relatively moist air from the Pacific meets the cool water currents flowing from the north. C The shape of the entrance to San Francisco Bay funnels the local clouds to the surface. D All of the above are correct answers. E None of the above are correct answers.
B The relatively moist air from the Pacific meets the cool water currents flowing from the north.
11 Which of the following statements about observatories is false? A They must be the same temperature inside and out. B The telescope and its cameras are operated by astronomers wearing heavy clothing as a protection against the cold. C They should be located where there is a steady atmosphere. D None of them are false
B The telescope and its cameras are operated by astronomers wearing heavy clothing as a protection against the cold.
15 How does temperature of a medium affect sound waves traveling through it? A Temperature does not affect the movement of sound through a medium B The warmer the material, the slower the sound waves move through it. C The warmer the material, the faster sound waves move through it. D Very cold and very hot mediums transmit sound waves the best.
B The warmer the material, the slower the sound waves move through it.
18 Why is the Sargasso Sea have almost no phytoplankton? A There is no zooplankton for them to eat. B There is no upwelling in this area to provide the nutrients phytoplankton need. C This area has been cleaned out of phytoplankton by baleen whales.
B There is no upwelling in this area to provide the nutrients phytoplankton need.
14 What is the main difficulty to bringing up the valuable nodules located on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean? A Without adequate light it is difficult to spot them in the deep ocean. B They lie in water so deep they cannot be easily retrieved. C They are easily damaged and difficult to bring up in their pure form. D There is no difficulty. They are mined each year in great quantities. E They weigh so much that it is difficult to get strong enough cable to bring them up.
B They lie in water so deep they cannot be easily retrieved.
19 The Japanese code words which meant that surprise attack had been achieved at Pearl Harbor were A Nagumo! Tiaka! B Tora...Tora...Tora C May day! May day! D Climb Mount Niitaka!
B Tora...Tora...Tora
8 A latitude on the terrestrial globe, about 23.5 degrees North of the equator, making up a boundary of the Torrid Zone A Tropic of Leo B Tropic of Cancer C Tropic of Capricorn D Tropic of Torrid
B Tropic of Cancer
14 The Earth is closest to the Sun in the A Spring B Winter C Fall D Summer
B Winter
18 Silver iodine crystals have been successfully used to A cause moisture-laden cirrus clouds to freeze into ice crystals. B artificially seed clouds and cause rain to fall. C convert cumulonimbus into cumulus clouds. D lower cloud ceilings and cause rain to fall.
B artificially seed clouds and cause rain to fall.
18 Echo sounding is used to determine the A physical and chemical properties of the sea. B depth to the ocean bottom. C speed of water as it moves. D speed of sound in water.
B depth to the ocean bottom.
2 Air always flows _________ in relation to the center of a high-pressure area. Air always flows _________ in relation to the center of a low-pressure area. A inward; outward B down; up C outward; inward D up; down
B down; up C outward; inward
19 The movement of a tide toward the shore is called A high tide B flood C ebb D low tide
B flood
17 Survival needs consist of A affection, love, and friendship. B food, water, and shelter. C freedom from danger and threats. D self-respect, status, and recognition by others.
B food, water, and shelter.
2 When rain formed in relatively warm air falls through a layer of freezing air, what occurs? A snow B hail C rain D sleet
B hail D sleet
9 What is the most valuable product from the Mediterranean basin? A oil B hake C gypsum D sulfur
B hake
19 Thermonuclear fusion occurs when A forces in a spinning cloud flatten it into the shape of an enormous disk. B hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium. C proto-planets are formed by the accumulation of cold dusts from the region of space near the sun. D None of the above
B hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium.
A method of representing numbers that has 2 as its base and uses only digits 0 and 1
Binary numbers
A force that opposes the weight of an object in fluid; the force, along with object density, helps keep the object afloat, regardless of what the object is made of or whether the "fluid" is a liquid or a gas; the principle is described by Archimedes Law.
Buoyant Force
A meteorite is a space object which A. is a small (less than 1 meter) meteor B. burns up in the Earth's atmosphere C. hits the Earth's surface
C
Astronomers believe that meteoroids originated from the fragments of a shattered planet within the A. meteor belts B. auroias zones C. asteroid belt D. sun zones
C
Comets are believed to be composed of A. hydrogen and oxygen B. nitrogen and sodium C. frozen gases and dust
C
Correct the following sentence in regards to the appearance of comets: Pressure from the planets causes the gas vapor and dust particles in the nucleus to fan out from the head in the direction of the Sun. A. Pressure from sunlight causes the frozen rocks in the nucleus to fan out from the head in direction of the Sun. B. Pressure from the planets causes the gas vapor and dust particles in the nucleus to fan out from the head in the direction of the Sun. C. Pressure from sunlight causes the gas vapor and dust particles in the coma to fan out from the head in the opposite direction of the Sun. D. None of the above are correct
C
In 1894 Admiral Robert Peary found the largest object from space ever found in the western hemisphere. In what country was it discovered? A. Iceland B. America C. Greenland D. France
C
Most comets appear to have originated in the A. Asteroid Belt B. Kuiper Belt C. Oort Cloud D. Coma Belt
C
What famous comet has a period of around 75 years, making it a frequent sight over the history of mankind? A. The comet Kohoutek B. Hale-Bopp C. Halley's comet D. The Shoemaker-Levy comet
C
5 Approximately how many knots does the wind need to be before whitecaps start to form on waves? A 5 B 10 C 15 D 20
C 15
18 At what latitude are the Sub-tropical High Pressure Belts located? A 10 degrees north and south B 45 degrees north and south C 30 degrees north and south
C 30 degrees north and south
8 What is the difference between active and passive sonar? A Active sonar monitors for movement; passive sonar listens for sounds. B Submarines typically use active sonar; ships typically use passive. C Active sonar sends out sound waves; passive sonar receives them.
C Active sonar sends out sound waves; passive sonar receives them.
7 A petty officer in the Navy whose duties include observation of weather and preparation of weather and preparation of weather and surf forecasts A Synchronous Mate B Quartermaster C Aerographers Mate D Meteorologists Mate
C Aerographers Mate
6 The region below the lithosphere, variously estimates as being from fifty to several hundred miles (eighty-five to several hundred kilometers) thick, in which the rock is less rigid than that above and below but rigid enough to transmit transverse seismic waves A Continental Crust B Fault Lines C Asthenosphere D Mesosphere
C Asthenosphere
15 Which of the following was a factor that allowed frontal forecasting to become highly developed? A Synoptic meteorology B Weather observation C Aviation advancement
C Aviation advancement
10 Why did North Korea tone down its aggressive behavior toward South Korea and the U.S.? A North Korea joined forces with China. B Kim Jong-il died from a heart attack. C BMD-capable destroyers entered the Sea of Japan.
C BMD-capable destroyers entered the Sea of Japan.
4 Why is the area around 30° north and south latitude known as the horse latitudes? A Sailors who paid off advances on their pay (known as dead horses) would burn effigies of horses as a celebration of their financial freedom. B In this area on a long ocean voyage, sailors sometimes became mutinous and the discipline was flogging, also known as beating a dead horse. C Becalmed sailing ships used to throw dead horses overboard here. D From the French: "hors de combat" meaning out of the war, ships becalmed here would not be able to fight.
C Becalmed sailing ships used to throw dead horses overboard here.
16 Only magnesium and bromine are currently extracted commercially from ocean water. Why only these two minerals? A Because it is not possible to extract the other minerals. B Because there is concern that extracting other minerals would result in damage to life in the oceans. C Because it is easier to get other minerals from mines on land. D Because these are the only two minerals found in sea water.
C Because it is easier to get other minerals from mines on land.
8 Why is probably a good thing that the higher needs are never completely satisfied in any person? A Because they would tend to "tune out" others. B Because they would forget about the basic needs. C Because that might stop their mental growth and initiative.
C Because that might stop their mental growth and initiative.
16 What is the name of the cape at the southern tip of Africa? A Cape of Bosporus B Cape of South Africa C Cape of Good Hope D Cape Hatteras
C Cape of Good Hope
20 What is the formula for changing degrees in Fahrenheit to degrees in Celsius? A Celsius =5/9 [F/ 32] B Celsius =9/5 [32-F] C Celsius =5/9 [F-32] D Celsius =9/5F [-32+F]
C Celsius =5/9 [F-32]
3 The Commanding Officer tells his subordinates that he has noticed the lawn in the general area has become unkempt. He asks them what they suggest. Some of the people say it should be the responsibility of the Freshmen. Some say it is a cake job, so the Senior Class should be in charge. Finally, others say it should be used as punishment. The Officer takes these all under consideration and tells the group from here on out it will be a project for the Seniors. What style of leadership has he used? A Telling B Joining C Consulting D None of the above
C Consulting
10 The steep descent of the seabed from the Continental Shelf to the abyssal zone A Continental Shelf B Continental Rift C Continental Slope
C Continental Slope
16 Which leadership approach tends to produce the best results over long periods of time? A Joining approach, in which the leader goes along with the majority B Telling approach, in which the group does not participate in the decision-making process C Democratic style of leadership, tailored to job requirements
C Democratic style of leadership, tailored to job requirements
20 ___________ sonar equipment can be deployed from helicopters to detect submerged submarines. A Passive B Controlled C Dipping D None of the above
C Dipping
17 What is the most profitable natural resource in the Mediterranean Sea? A Bauxite B Oil C Fish D Sulfur
C Fish
5 The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 prohibited U.S. citizens from hunting seals, sea lions and walrus to save them from extinction. In 1994, after the mammal population had increased, what changed? A The Act was null and void. B U.S. citizens could hunt for food. C Fishermen could kill them if they were injured due to commercial fishing. D U.S. citizens could kill them if Alaskan natives injured them.
C Fishermen could kill them if they were injured due to commercial fishing.
4 A cloud-like mass or layer of minute water droplets or ice crystals near the surface of Earth, appreciably reducing visibility A Dew B Smog C Fog D Steam
C Fog
14 Which of the following statements best describes steam fog? A Indicated that clear and colt weather can be forecast B A low-lying cloud, near or touching the surface of the earth C Formed by air saturation
C Formed by air saturation
19 Which of the following are NOT involved in the formation of clouds? A Natural convection. B Hygroscopic nuclei. C Freezing layers of the atmosphere. D Humidity.
C Freezing layers of the atmosphere.
10 Increase in CO2 levels has resulted in an effect that has caused the average temperature to rise to historically high levels everywhere on Earth A Greenhouse Effect B Geological Fusion C Global Warming D Global Steeping E None of the above
C Global Warming
8 What actions did President Johnson take as a result of taking the heat for the number of casualties, costs of fighting, and internal political dissatisfaction? (Input all that apply, then press the ENTER button.) A He submitted his resignation. B He invited China to peace talks. C He halted bombing of the North. D None of the above
C He halted bombing of the North.
4 The round trip of evaporation condensation, and return travel to sea by way of precipitation A Precipitation cycle B Hydrogen cycle C Hydrologic cycle
C Hydrologic cycle
13 Which statement is correct? A In December 2011 Congress partially ended the prohibition of openly gay personnel of either sex, allowing them to serve in combat support roles in the U.S. armed forces. B In December 2011 Congress formally ended the prohibition of openly gay female personnel from serving in the U.S. armed forces. C In December 2011 Congress formally ended the prohibition of openly gay male or female personnel from serving in the U.S. armed forces. D None of the above
C In December 2011 Congress formally ended the prohibition of openly gay male or female personnel from serving in the U.S. armed forces.
9 Put the following events in the correct chronological order. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Qaddafi attempts to resurrect his government, declaring Sirte to be Libya's new capital. B UN imposes no-fly zone over Libya. C In Tunisia, a man upset over government corruption and human-rights violations, sacrifices his life in protest. D Violent demonstrations erupt in Libya against director Muammar Qaddafi.
C In Tunisia, a man upset over government corruption and human-rights violations, sacrifices his life in protest. D Violent demonstrations erupt in Libya against director Muammar Qaddafi. B UN imposes no-fly zone over Libya. A Qaddafi attempts to resurrect his government, declaring Sirte to be Libya's new capital.
11 Which two Persian Gulf countries fought a war throughout most of the 1980's? A Oman and Qatar B Iran and Saudi Arabia C Iran and Iraq D Iraq and Saudi Arabia
C Iran and Iraq
19 What was the significant of the battle at Anzio? A It was the last German offensive in the European-North African theater. B It was the first Allied offensive operation in the European-North African theater. C It allowed the Allies to occupy Rome and break the German stranglehold on the Italian peninsula. D None of the above
C It allowed the Allies to occupy Rome and break the German stranglehold on the Italian peninsula.
15 Which of the following facts about Pluto is false? A It is considered to be a binary planetary system. B For 20 years in its 248-year orbit of the Sun, it is inside the orbit of Neptune. C It was discovered by Voyager 2 in 1989. D Mass and density calculations indicate it is composed of rock and methane ice.
C It was discovered by Voyager 2 in 1989.
The commander of allied ground force in Operation Desert Storm was
General Norman Schwarzkopf
1 Which of the following affects the weather on Earth? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A movement of the moon around Earth B distance of the Earth from the Sun C movement of the Earth around the Sun D rotation of the Earth on its axis
C movement of the Earth around the Sun D rotation of the Earth on its axis
4 The Milky Way was once thought to be a(n) _________. A galatic cluster B supernova C nebula D nova
C nebula
1 Which is longer one light year or one calendar year? A calendar year B light year C neither D they are the same
C neither
5 In fighting for Guadalcanal the U.S. wanted to _________ and establish a(n) __________. A conquer Rabaul; airfield to attack New Guinea B protect Rabaul; airfield to attack Port Moresby C protect Port Moresby; forward base to attack Rabaul D conquer Port Moresby; forward base to attack New Guinea
C protect Port Moresby; forward base to attack Rabaul
16 Esteem needs consist of A food, water, and shelter B freedom from danger and threats C self-respect, status, and recognition by others D None of the above
C self-respect, status, and recognition by others
17 Although General Arnold defeated the British at Lake Champlain in 1775 was not a conventional "victory" (he lost all his ships) the battle benefited American troops by _________. A saving Yorktown B retaking Fort Ticonderoga C slowing the British advance enough to allow the Americans time to regroup and train troops D severely damaging the British Fleet
C slowing the British advance enough to allow the Americans time to regroup and train troops
7 When Castro announced his alliance with ________ in 1961, the United States broke diplomatic ties with _______. A Honduras; Cuba B Cuba; Costa Rica C the Soviet Union; Cuba D Nicaragua; the Soviet Union
C the Soviet Union; Cuba
20 The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is administered and defended by A Japan B Great Britain and Australia on behalf of the United Nations C the United States on behalf of the United Nations D New Zealand
C the United States on behalf of the United Nations
8 Saturn has over 150 moons, but what make Titan unique? A the orbit B the chemical makeup of its surface C the atmosphere D none of the above E all of the above
C the atmosphere
8 What happens to the "deep scattering layers" in the water of the sea during night? A they sink to the bottom B they form a broad band in the middle depths C they rise to the surface
C they rise to the surface
18 In his great adventure story, Moby Dick, Herman Melville wrote about the great New England industry of A catching seals for their valuable fur. B pirates and their hidden treasure. C whaling, for lighting oil, whalebone, and other products. D commercial fishing in the stormy waters along the East Coast.
C whaling, for lighting oil, whalebone, and other products.
Device that uses radio waves over a networked area and is served through a base station at a fixed location
Cell phone
The geometric center of the portion of the ships hull that is underwater
Center of buoyancy
Choose the answers to correct the statement. Electronic warfare includes three major subdivisions: Electronic Awareness (EA);Evaluative Protection (EP); Electronic Warfare Support (ES)
Change "Awareness" to "Attack" Change "Evaluative" to "Electronic"
Read the following sentence and decide which of the options (A-D) is correct.In August 1996, President Clinton ordered a joint Navy-Marine strike against Iraq air defense systems and bases in southern Iraq.
Change "Navy-Marines" to "Navy-Air Force"
Read the following sentence and decide which of the options is correct. There are several factors that affect the amount of electricity flow. For example, the longer a wire is the higher its resistance, or the hotter a wire is the lower its resistance.
Change "lower" to "higher"
Bernoulli's principle states that since the total energy is closed system varies, if one element in a fluid system is decreased, another must increase to counterbalance it
Change "varies" to "is constant"
Choose the answer that corrects the statement. Visible light waves are at the upper end of the frequency spectrum, while x-ray waves fall at the lower end.
Change "x-ray" to "audible"
As a leader, you will be expected to handle
Complex assignments
Gibbous
Convex at both edges, as the Moon when more than half full.
The use of computers and other devices to attack an enemy's information systems as opposed to an enemy's armies or factories
Cyber warfare
10 Generally middle clouds can be observed at A 3,000 to 5,000 feet B 20,000 feet and above C 1,000 to 3,000 feet D 7,000 to 20,000 feet
D 7,000 to 20,000 feet
14 Navy weather units are maintained with all major A fleet flagships B aviation units C combatant and auxiliary vessels D All of the above E None of the above
D All of the above
16 A chart that serves as a timetable for movement and location of planets is known as a(n) ________. A Star chart B Celestial map C Atlas D Almanac
D Almanac
20 What are the leading indicators used to determine what kind of star will be "born"? A The position and temperature of other nearby stars in the universe B Thermonuclear fusion products drawn from other stars C Gravitational attraction of nearby stars D Amount of gases and cosmic dust which it gathers in formative stages
D Amount of gases and cosmic dust which it gathers in formative stages
4 Which of the following forecasts is provided by major units afloat and ashore? Includes a synopsis of weather conditions and report of all pressure systems and associated weather? A Route B Local C Storm Warnings D Area
D Area
15 Which of the following statements about radiotelescopes is incorrect? A They must be very sensitive to detect faint radio waves from space. B They must be larger than optical telescopes because radio waves are longer than light waves. C They do not require the precision of optical telescopes. D Because of the nature of radio waves, radiotelescopes cannot match the precision of optical telescopes. E None of the statements are incorrect.
D Because of the nature of radio waves, radiotelescopes cannot match the precision of optical telescopes.
3 Choose the answer that corrects the sentence. In a medium with variable density and temperature, waves spread in expanding three-dimensional spheres, losing energy as each sphere expands. A Change "expands" to "contracts" B Change "expanding" to "contracting" C Change "losing" to "gaining" D Change "variable" to "uniform"
D Change "variable" to "uniform"
1 The _________ is the Authority in Charge with complete responsibility and accountability for all things within his or her command. A General Officer B Lead Engineer Officer C Line Officer D Commanding Officer
D Commanding Officer
11 Why is the air circulation in the troposphere important? A Pilots favor this level for flying. B Extremely high and deadly temperatures exist in this level. C Troposphere is the end of our air ocean; beyond it is outer space. D Determines the weather.
D Determines the weather.
20 The Navy is called upon to help eliminate oil pollution in U.S. waters by working closely with the A Department of Commerce and the Defense Mapping Agency. B U.S. Merchant Marine and the Defense Investigative Service. C Federal Bureau of Investigation and Army Intelligence. D Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard.
D Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard.
15 What U.S. military leader spoke the famous words "I shall return!" A Vice Admiral Halsey B Rear Admiral Fletcher C Admiral Nimitz D General MacArthur E None of the Above
D General MacArthur
13 What environmental effect did the building of the Aswan Dam in Egypt have? A It caused the mineral content of the Mediterranean Sea to double. B It had no effect one way or another. C It greatly reduced the mineral content of the Mediterranean Sea. D It destroyed the fishing industry at the mouth of the Nile river. E It caused the fishing industry off the coast of Egypt to flourish.
D It destroyed the fishing industry at the mouth of the Nile river.
8 What has become of Iran's uranium enrichment program? A It has remained the same B It has gradually decreased in production C It was eliminated after UN imposed sanctions D It has steadily accelerated
D It has steadily accelerated
2 Read the following sentence and decide which of the options (A-D) is correct. James Forrestal was America's first Secretary of Defense. A Change "first" to "second" B Change "American's" to "Russia's" C Change "James Forrestal" to "Admiral Nimitz" D It is correct as is.
D It is correct as is.
3 In October 2004 Hamid Karzai became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan. A Change "Afghanistan" to "Iraq" B Change "Hamid Karzai" to "Saddam Hussein" C Change "2004" to "2002" D It is correct as is.
D It is correct as is.
3 The only "permanent" low-pressure area on Earth is the Doldrums Belt near the equator. A Change "equator" to "North Pole" B Change "Doldrums Belt" to "Horse Latitudes" C Change "low-pressure" to "high-pressure" D It is correct as is.
D It is correct as is.
5 Strong, generally westerly winds concentrated in a relatively narrow and shallow stream in the upper troposphere of the Earth A Air Mass B Chemosphere C Mesosphere D Jet Stream
D Jet Stream
7 In reference to the Cuban Missile Crisis President _______ stated: "Well, it looks as if everything is in the hands of the Navy." ________ replied, "Mr. President, the Navy will not let you down." A Eisenhower; Admiral Anderson B Eisenhower; Admiral Rickover C Khrushev; President Kennedy D Kennedy; Admiral Anderson
D Kennedy; Admiral Anderson
13 Which of the following would NOT be an example of the use of the principal of Doppler Shift? A Measuring the speed of a moving car. B Determining whether a star is moving towards or away from the Earth. C Determining the direction of motion of a submarine in the ocean. D Measuring the distance to a sonar contact.
D Measuring the distance to a sonar contact.
6 U.S. Navy command whose mission is to collect, interpret and apply global meteorological and oceanographic data and information for safety at sea, strategic and tactical warfare and weapons system design, development and deployment A Aerographer B NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) C FWC (Fleet Weather Center) D NMOC (Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command)
D NMOC (Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command)
5 An agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasts, storm and flood warnings, etc. A NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) B Aerographer C FWC (Fleet Weather Center) D National Weather Service
D National Weather Service
4 What was the United States response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami? A Operation Iraqi Freedom B Operation Enduring Freedom C Operation Tsunami Relief D Operation Unified Assistance
D Operation Unified Assistance
19 A military action initiated in an attempt to repel or defeat a perceived offensive or invasion, or to gain a strategic advantage in an impeding war before that attack materializes A Service life B Refueling cycle C Abrogate D Preemptive strike
D Preemptive strike
12 What causes the Red Sea to appear red? A Large amounts of red-tinted krill and shrimp in these waters. B Copper deposits on the bottom of the Red Sea. C The Red Sea does not appear red. D Red phytoplankton in the water.
D Red phytoplankton in the water.
4 Moving backward; having a backward motion or direction A Reverse Motion B Ephemeris C Elliptical D Retrograde Motion
D Retrograde Motion
13 What planet was named for the Roman god of time? A Mercury B Venus C Neptune D Saturn
D Saturn
12 What is the name of the dense layer of rock approximately 1,800 miles thick which surrounds the molten outer core of the Earth? A The Plates B The Lithosphere C The Magma D The Mantle
D The Mantle
20 What is the name of the infamous valley wind system that is always a concern for the 6th Fleet in the western Mediterranean? A The Santa Ana winds B Mediterranean Cyclone C The winds of Gibraltar D The Mistral
D The Mistral
10 Which weather agency provides weather information to newspapers, radio, and television stations? A The National Severe Storms Forecast Center B National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration C The Navy Weather Service D The National Weather Service
D The National Weather Service
12 The heaviest amount of bulk cargo traffic is carried out of what Gulf? A The Gulf of Sidra B The Gulf of Mexico. C The Gulf of Riga D The Persian Gulf E The Gulf of Aden
D The Persian Gulf
15 How was the United States able to get past the Soviet Union's veto in the United Nations Security Council and get the UN to agree to military action against North Korea? A The U.S. challenged the Soviet Union off of the Security Council for that session. B The U.S. threatened to use an atomic bomb against the Soviet Union unless they agreed to the action. C They paid the soviet Union a large sum of money not to use their veto. D The Soviets were boycotting the UN Security Council at the time. E All of the above
D The Soviets were boycotting the UN Security Council at the time.
14 What was the name of the repressive government in Afghanistan which was removed from power in Operation Enduring Freedom? A Hammas B The Northern Alliance C Al-Qaida D The Taliban
D The Taliban
14 What is the asthenosphere? A The solid inner core of the Earth. B The Earth's rigid outer crust. C The molten outer core surrounding the Earth's nickel and iron inner core. D The uppermost layer of the Earth's mantle.
D The uppermost layer of the Earth's mantle.
7 Which of the following is a true statement? A Cold air is heavier than warm air. B Warm air can gold more water vapor than cold air. C As air moves, wind is created. This is beginning of complex forces that cause the changing weather. D They are all correct. E None are correct.
D They are all correct.
16 Why are reptiles usually found only in warm, tropical seas? A Reptiles are not limited to only warm, tropical seas but instead are found in all waters of the world. B They are hot-blooded. C They only eat fish that exist in the warm, tropical areas. D They are cold-blooded.
D They are cold-blooded.
2 Put the planets in order from shortest to longest orbital period. (Input the answers in the correct sequence, then push the ENTER button.) A Neptune B Earth C Jupiter D Venus
D Venus B Earth C Jupiter A Neptune
19 The movement of the Earth's land masses is known as the theory of A continental divide B continental shelf C continental shift D continental drift
D continental drift
2 The deep ocean floor (the true bottom of the ocean) begins at the bottom of the __________ and extends seaward. A continental rise B continental floor C continental shelf D continental slope
D continental slope
19 Weather is the condition of the atmosphere expressed in terms of A air's temperature, pressure, and water vapor content. B heat, pressure, cold and wind. C cold air, warm air, pressure, and water vapor content. D heat, pressure, wind, and moisture
D heat, pressure, wind, and moisture
17 The Barbary States economy was based on A hard work and pride B credit C borrowed money and loans D piracy and tribute payments
D piracy and tribute payments
5 The Inchon invasion force turned _____ and met the Eighth Army coming ____ from _____. A northward; south, Pyongyang B northward; south, Inchon C southward; north, Seoul D southward; north, Pusan
D southward; north, Pusan
20 Beyond the continental shelf, the ocean bottom drops off A not at all B very gradually C about 7 to 10 feet per mile D suddenly
D suddenly
5 The Indian Ocean is the __________ ocean in the world. A largest B second largest C smallest D third largest
D third largest
1 A leader has noticed her employee has become increasingly apathetic. What are some things she can do to try to motivate him? (Input all that apply; then push the ENTER button.) A Give a deserved compliment. B Provide needed assistance to ensure job success. C Reassign the duties based on the job to skill match. D Provide an additional challenge. E All of the above
E All of the above
8 How did the efforts of "softening up" Iwo Jima hinder the Americans? A It beat up the beaches, making inland movement difficult. B Troops were limited to an area around Kitano Point. C Japanese soldiers were in full sight. D It destroyed all airfields. E All of the above.
E All of the above.
11 Who was the greatest American naval hero of the Revolutionary War? A Captain John Jay B Captain Richard Pearson C Admiral Nathaniel Greene D Admiral de Grasse E Captain John Paul Jones
E Captain John Paul Jones
4 Where is the optical telescope located on a radiotelescope? A Inside the collecting area B Beside the detector C On the transmitter D All of the above E None of the above
E None of the above
That division of electronic warfare involving actions to search for, intercept, identify, and locate sources of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy, for the purposes of threat recognition, targeting, planning, and conduct of future operations.
ES
Auroras Borealis
Electrically charged sunspot gases which escape the sun's chromosphere and enter the earth's atmosphere near the magnetic north pole cause the
Breccia and atomic particles from the Sun
Erosion on the moon is due to
2 Morale is based on the belief of the _____________ in the ___________. A leader; follower B follower; leader C leader and follower; cause D B and C E A and B F all of the above
F all of the above
What is the most important key to successful leadership?
Fairness
Storm Warning
Flags and pennants hoisted by the National Weather Service and other shore stations indicating the presence of unfavorable winds in excess of 55 mph (48 knots) are known as
Why did Yugoslavia's six republics begin to break apart in the early 1990's?
For economic reasons and due to cultural and ethnic differences
What three attributes of a good leader cannot exist apart from each other?
Health, Energy, and Optimism
Earthquakes are local events whereas moonquakes cause the whole Moon to vibrate.
How are moonquakes and earthquakes different?
183
How many miles (in diameter) is the largest crater on the near side of the Moon?
Which of the following statements is true?
Leaders can be made.
What event in 1998 caused much concern over nuclear nonproliferation issues?
India and Pakistan each exploded nuclear test devices.
An electronic circuit formed on a small piece of semiconducting material. Performing the same function as a larger circuit made from discrete components
Integrated circuits
An organization in which nations of the world would join together to ensure peace and security for all; created by the Versailles Treaty in 1919, then dissolved in April 1946
League of Nations
Put the following in order from smallest to largest. Kilobytes Gigabytes Terabytes Megabytes
Kilobytes Megabytes Gigabytes Terabytes
What are the three things you must "Know" as a Cadet Officer?
Know your business. Know yourself. Know your personnel.
After leaving port, considerable weight is moved to the topside of the ship. The center of gravity has been moved upward and now the ship may be in danger of ________________.
Losing its cargo
Which of the essential qualities of leadership speaks to a willingness to serve seniors reliably and well?
Loyalty
Which law states that a body at rest tends to remain at rest, and a body at motion tends to remain in motion in a straight line, unless an outside force acts on the body.
Newton's First Law of Motion
The Great Depression of 1929-1936... caused Congress to withhold funds for expansion of the U.S. fleet. resulted in a strong movement toward isolationism in the United States. created hardship and unemployment over much of the world. All of the above are correct. None of the above are correct.
None of the above are correct
change "Katrina" to Gilbert" & change "New Orleans" to "Yucatan Peninsula"
One of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere was Hurricane Katrina that hit the New Orleans in 1988, killing 500 and rendering 500,000 homeless.
Connects to a computer system to add functionality, such as a mouse, keyboard or printer
Peripheral device
To do his or her job, a leader must associate with seniors, peers, and the general public. These associations are called _______ _______.
Personal Relations
wind, water, & fossil fuel
Power that comes from some materials can be traced back to the sun. Of which of the following materials would this be true?
Most Radars signals are
Pulse Modulation (PM)
Planetshine
Sometimes the new moon is faintly visible by day, because its otherwise dark night side is illuminated by reflected Earthlight.
In order to surface, a submerged submarine must pump air into its tanks. Since the air is already in the submarine, why isn't the mass of a sub constant and therefor makes it impossible to return to the surface?
The air is stowed below the center of gravity and therefor changes its location with regard to the center of buoyancy.
Persons with potential can develop leadership skills through
Training and experience
Which of the following kinds of waves can be felt by human beings? Radio Radar Vibrations Light
Vibrations
Ulysses
What spacecraft was launched in October 1990 to explore the regions over the Sun's north and south poles?
Modern maps of the Earth were more complete than maps of the lunar surface prior to the Apollo expeditions.
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
Rain falls heavily on the ground
Which of the following is a characteristic of the final stage of a thunderstorm?
Wind shift & Rise in pressure
Which of the following mark the passage of a cold front?
The Moon is iron-poor.
Which of the following statements about the Moon is TRUE?
Some maria have definite magnetic fields.
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the maria on the Moon?
rilles
Which one of the following are similar to shallow, flat-bottomed riverbeds on Earth?
Cadet Jones holds a leadership position in his squad. He arrives at class early and prepared. During the test another cadet asks to copy his answers. Jones explains that this is not a good idea. In this scenario, what are the traits of a good leader that he portrays? (Input all that apply)
courage and honor
When voltage is doubled, power is
doubled twice
The flow of electrical energy through a conductor is called
electric current, or electricity
Pride in the organization
espirit de corps
Which of the following are essential qualities of leadership? (Input all that apply)
faith, honor, courage and loyalty
The condition of unrestrained motion in a gravitational field
free fall
Which of the following would be an insulator?
glass rubber
The English unit for measuring work is known as
horsepower
Which of the following would be a secure website? A http://www.findme.gov https://www.google.com http://www.navy.org https://www.uc.edu
https://www.google.com https://www.uc.edu
That component of the total aerodynamic force exerted by the air on an airfoil, having a direction opposite to the force of gravity, enabling an aircraft to stay aloft
lift
Where is the lowest pressure developed when air moves over a wing?
on top of the wing
Voltage produced from light dislodging electrons from their orbits is called
photoelectric
In order from highest to lowest, the best conductors of electricity are
silver, copper, and aluminum wire
The U.S. wanted to stay out of the war, but with the potential loss of ________, Congress passed the ________.
the Royal Navy; Two-Ocean Bill
Which of the following are types of wave variations? trapping retraction diffraction none of the above
trapping diffraction
The means devised to keep U.S. carrier task forces and amphibious forces in operation far from established bases was the...
underway replenishment logistic support system.
3 The first time the American flag was raised over foreign soil was after the capture of __________. A Africa B Morocco C Derna
C Derna
19 The Declaration of Independence was ratified July 4, A 1775 B 1789 C 1776 D 1763
C 1776
11 How was the U.S. Atlantic Fleet divided in response to Spanish admiral Cervera's sailing toward the Caribbean? A A small force was left on the East Coast to protect it and the bulk of the Fleet went to Key West to prepare for operations against Cuba. B The Fleet was not divided but went in masse to the water off Cuba. C Half of the Fleet was sent to the Philippines while the other half sailed for Cuba. D It was split into three sections. One to defend the East Coast, one to attack Cuba and one to attack Spain.
A A small force was left on the East Coast to protect it and the bulk of the Fleet went to Key West to prepare for operations against Cuba.
7 Why did ancient Crete develop into the first sea power in the Mediterranean? A Because Crete was too rugged for farming B Because Crete had an abundance of goods and needed to trade them with other nations C Because they invented the War Galley
A Because Crete was too rugged for farming
2 Americans invaded Canada in 1775, but retreated in 1776 when _____ reinforcements arrived. A British B French C Spanish D German
A British
12 Which of the following possessions were NOT turned over to the United States by Spain at the end of the Spanish-American war? A Cuba B Puerto Rico C The Philippines D All of the listen counties were turned over to the U.S. by Spain at the end of the war.
A Cuba
11 Which two countries were considering recognizing the South? A England and France B Italy and Spain C England and Portugal D France and Spain E Spain and England
A England and France
12 What were the three results of the defeat of the Spanish Armada? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A England became a world power B Spain expanded their overseas colonies C Spain began to decline as a world power D Other Nations, including France, expanded their trade routes
A England became a world power C Spain began to decline as a world power D Other Nations, including France, expanded their trade routes
19 National wealth was measured by the amount of treasure in the royal vaults. The total wealth of the world was limited. To become richer and more powerful, a nation had to make some other nation through capture of its trade and colonies. This was called ________. A Mercantile Theory B Hanseatic League C Mare Nostrum D Pax Romana
A Mercantile Theory
5 A body of citizen soldiers as distinguished from professional soldiers A Militia B Community C Military D Reinforcements
A Militia
6 The U.S. Navy's role in the invasion of Normandy fell under Operation _______, commanded by Admiral ______. A Neptune; Kirk B Amphibian; James C Scuttlebutt; Spock
A Neptune; Kirk
8 Authorized by Secretary of State Hay, Included assurances from each power that China would be open to the trade of all friendly nations A Open door policy B International trade strategy C Trade embargo
A Open door policy
6 Robbery or illegal violence at sea A Piracy B Looting C Rebellion
A Piracy
4 A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of prisoner A Ransom B Tax C Tribute money
A Ransom
10 In retaliation of the Mexican forces overtaking and killing all defenders of the Alamo, _________ captured General Santa Anna at the Battle of _________. A Sam Houston; San Jacinto B Sam Adams; San Antonio C Stephen Austin; The Alamo
A Sam Houston; San Jacinto
5 A tax or duty to be paid on a Particular item or class of items A Tariff B Tribute money C Stock D Ransom
A Tariff
14 Why did the Treaty of Portsmouth sour relations between Japan and the United States? A The Japanese felt they were due reparations from Russia, and the U.S.-brokered agreement did not give them to Japan B Because it ended the war before Japan had completed her conquests. C Because Japan has not wanted the U.S. to become involved in the dispute with Russia. D Because the U.S. decided in favor of Russia on all terms of the treaty. E Because Japan felt that the treaty should have been signed in Japan, not the U.S.
A The Japanese felt they were due reparations from Russia, and the U.S.-brokered agreement did not give them to Japan
13 Which river was valuable to both sides because it cut through the heartland of the South? A The Mississippi River B The Columbia River C The Snake River D The Cape Fear River E The Potomac River
A The Mississippi River
8 What happened by the time of the Battle of Lepanto that caused the Mediterranean to decline as the center of world maritime interest? A The expansion of maritime trade with Asia and the new world B Trade shifted to using caravan routes with Asia C An earthquake closed off the entrance to the Mediterranean for some time, thus reducing trade
A The expansion of maritime trade with Asia and the new world
15 The Emancipation Proclamation of September 22, 1862, freed all slaves in the Confederate States as of January 1, 1863. In 1865 Congress added an amendment to the Constitution which ended slavery in the United States. What was the amendment? A Thirteenth B Twelfth C Eleventh D Fourteenth
A Thirteenth
7 What were the main objectives of Operation Anvil? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A To serve as a diversion and draw German forces away from the Normandy beaches. B To detonate the mines off the coast. C To gain another port for supplies flowing into France. D All of the above E None of the above
A To serve as a diversion and draw German forces away from the Normandy beaches. C To gain another port for supplies flowing into France.
15 What was the overall British plan to defeat the Americans in 1777? A To use a three-pronged attack on Albany, New York to split the colonies in half B To occupy the major colonial cities and starve out Washington's Army C To attack from their base in New York to capture Boston, then Philadelphia D To burn all farms and seaports to deny the Patriots resupply
A To use a three-pronged attack on Albany, New York to split the colonies in half
9 A surrender that is not limited by conditions; absolute A Unconditional Surrender B Unrestricted Withdrawal C Conditional Surrender D Unconditional Abdication E None of the Above
A Unconditional Surrender
3 Who gave the command, "You may fire when you are ready." A Cervera B Montojo C Dewey D Gridley
C Dewey
10 A body of troops stationed in a fortified place A Congregation B Force C Society D Garrison
D Garrison
4 The entire _______ Navy was destroyed during the battle on the Mississippi at Memphis, TN, except for _______. A Confederate; CSS Virginia B Confederate; CSS Arkansas C Union; CSS Arkansas D Union; CSS Virginia
B Confederate; CSS Arkansas
9 Put the following events of the American Revolution in the proper sequence. (Input the answers, then push the ENTER button.) A Battle of Lake Champlain B Congress established Navy C Battle of Yorktown D Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga
B Congress established Navy A Battle of Lake Champlain D Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga C Battle of Yorktown
5 The battle at ______ was the bloodiest battle of the war, with Confederate forces being led by General ______ and Union forces being led by General _______. A Antietam; Lee; McClellan B Gettysburg; Lee; Meade C Chickamauga; Bragg/Longstreet; Rosecrans/Thomas D Shiloh; Johnson; Grant
B Gettysburg; Lee; Meade
15 What was Commodore Winfield Schley's role in the war with Spain? A He led the U.S. forces in the naval battles against the Spanish in the Philippine Islands. B He headed one of the U.S. squadrons in the Caribbean. C He led the charge of the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill. D He was in charge of the Spanish Naval Forces in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. E He was in charge of the U.S. naval blockade of Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
B He headed one of the U.S. squadrons in the Caribbean.
7 What did Admiral Farragut's mean by his order "Damn the torpedoes"? A He was unsure of what to do, therefore he had to hesitate. B He wanted to continue with the planned course of action. C He wanted to open fire on the Confederate ships.
B He wanted to continue with the planned course of action.
8 As Bonhomme Richard, the ship ________, began to sink, what did he say? A John Paul Jones; "If this war should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it?" B John Paul Jones; "I have not yet begun to fight!" C James Lawrence; "Fight her 'til she sinks, but don't give up the ship!" D James Lawrence; "If this war should continue, I wish to have the most active part in it!"
B John Paul Jones; "I have not yet begun to fight!"
9 Which country led the way to the Age of Discovery with early explorations around Africa? A Spain B Portugal C England D Italy
B Portugal
7 The original or model on which something is based or formed A Descsendant B Prototype C Figure
B Prototype
5 Open, organized and armed resistance to one's government or ruler A Piracy B Rebellion C Invasion D Enticement
B Rebellion
4 An additional supply of personnel, ships or material for military force A Upgrades B Reinforcements C Impressments
B Reinforcements
18 What group of Europeans became the leaders of Western culture after the Greeks? A Persians B Romans C Phoenicians D Moors
B Romans
16 What were some of the advances in naval technology made under Theodore Roosevelt's leadership? A Submarines and destroyers B Submarines, destroyers, and flight experiments C Submarines and flight experiments D Submarines and battleships
B Submarines, destroyers, and flight experiments
17 On April 19, 1898, the United States Congress passed four resolutions concerning Cuba. Which of the following statements is NOT one of the resolutions? A The president was directed to use American forces to enforce these resolutions B The United States declared that it would annex Cuba C Withdrawal of all Spanish forces was demanded
B The United States declared that it would annex Cuba
12 What did "Manifest Destiny" mean in the United States in the mid-1800s? A That the U.S. was destined to rule the entire North American continent. B The desire to have the U.S. stretch from the East Coast to the West Coast of North America. C That the U.S. would become the primary military power in North America. D That the U.S. Navy would become the largest navy in the world. E The desire to build a railroad which connected the East and West Coasts.
B The desire to have the U.S. stretch from the East Coast to the West Coast of North America.
2 Which of these three events happened during the reign of Alexander the Great? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A The Greeks formed alliances with much of the eastern Mediterranean B The port of Alexandria was established C The reign of the Phoenicians was brought to an end D Greeks controlled the eastern Mediterranean for the next two centuries
B The port of Alexandria was established C The reign of the Phoenicians was brought to an end D Greeks controlled the eastern Mediterranean for the next two centuries
10 How did the Phoenicians contribute to Western culture? A They discovered North America B Through the development of an alphabet C They invented the War Galley D They developed steam-powered ships
B Through the development of an alphabet
18 The battle off the Virginia Capes, when Admiral de Grasse drove the British fleet back to New York, made victory at the Battle of Yorktown possible. A False B True
B True
18 England and France felt that trade was far more important with the A Eastern States of the United States B Union States C Western States of the United States D Confederate States
B Union States
7 What was the key decision contributing to the failure of the British three-pronged plan? A The Patriot militia beat the Tories and Indians near Fort Stanwix B General Burgoyne marched south from Montreal to the Hudson Valley C General Howe decided to take Philadelphia
C General Howe decided to take Philadelphia
20 What shortcut eliminates some 8,100 miles of the otherwise 13,000 mile trip via sea routes from New York around the southern tip of South America to Los Angeles? A Go via Intercontinental Waterway System B Go east around South Africa C Go across the Isthmus of Panama
C Go across the Isthmus of Panama
What was the great significance of the battle between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia? A It meant the Union forces could land unopposed and capture Richmond. B It marked the first use of rifled guns by naval warships. C It was the first time Ironclad ships fought in combat. D It was the first naval victory for the Southern Navy. E It ended all further attempts by the South to run the Union blockade.
C It was the first time Ironclad ships fought in combat.
1 The first Continental naval squadron was composed of six small schooners, brigs and sloops assembled at _______, under the command of ________. A Virginia; John Paul Jones B Philadelphia; John Paul Jones C Philadelphia; Esek Hopkins
C Philadelphia; Esek Hopkins
20 What was the most pressing economic problem faced by the United States after the Civil War? A Providing funds to foreign nations B Repaying foreign lands C Providing funds to rebuild the nation D Providing other nations with food supplies
C Providing funds to rebuild the nation
10 "Breathing" tubes that allowed the U-Boats to operate diesel engines instead of electric motors while submerged A Air shafts B SCBA C Snorkel D Ventilator
C Snorkel
13 What resistance did the Vichy French forces put up against the Allies during the North African landings? A No resistance was given at all. B A large amount at Casablanca and significant amounts at the others. C Some resistance at Casablanca, but almost none elsewhere.
C Some resistance at Casablanca, but almost none elsewhere.
1 ______ stipulated that a balance between slave and free states had to be maintained, as new states entered. _______ made is possible for slavery to be introduced into any new territory based on the decision of the residents. A The Kansas-Nebraska Act; The Missouri Compromise B The Virginia Plan; The Lincoln-Douglas Debates C The Missouri Compromise; The Kansas-Nebraska Act
C The Missouri Compromise; The Kansas-Nebraska Act
1 King Xerxes of Persia invaded Greece in 480 B.C. Despite having a disadvantage in numbers, the Greeks prevailed. Which feature of the sea did the Greeks use to help them win? A The open waters of the bay B The storms in the Gulf C The narrow straights D The swift currents
C The narrow straights
13 Why was Congress reluctant to form a Continental Navy at the start of the war? A Because there weren't enough trained officers to command the ships. B Because Congress believed that Naval Forces would not play a significant role in the fighting. C They thought it would be powerless against the British Fleet and that the "Costal Cavalry" was enough D Because there wouldn't be enough enlisted sailors to man the ships E Because not all of the colonies agreed to the need for a Navy
C They thought it would be powerless against the British Fleet and that the "Costal Cavalry" was enough
1 Enabled by the terms of a secret economic pact with France, Soviet Union troops attacked and seized eastern Poland. How should the above sentence be corrected A change economic to non-aggression; change Poland to Belgium B change France to Hitler; change Poland to Luxembourg C change economic to non-aggression; change France to Hitler D It is correct as is.
C change economic to non-aggression; change France to Hitler
14 What was the reason for the delay in the Allied landings in Southern France? A The German submarine threat B There was no delay in the Allied landings here C Bad weather D A shortage of landing craft
D A shortage of landing craft
9 Why was the capture of New Orleans so important to the North? A Because the Southern Navy was based here B Because it was where the main Southern Army was located C Because it would act as a beachhead for a Northern invasion of the South from behind D Because it was the South's largest port E Because it was the heart of the South's food production are
D Because it was the South's largest port
14 Who was the great American diplomat who brought about the French alliance early in 1778? A Samuel Adams B Thomas Jefferson C George Washington D Benjamin Franklin E Alexander Hamilton
D Benjamin Franklin
6 _________ traveled to France and convinced that country that an alliance with America would help them take world leadership away from England. A Benedict Arnold B Thomas Edison C George Washington D Benjamin Franklin
D Benjamin Franklin
8 How should the following sentence be changed so that it is correct? On 27 December 1944, General Patton's Third Army broke through the German lines at the Battle of Bulge. A Change 27 to 21; Patton to McAuliffe B Change 27 to 21 C Change German to Romanian D It is correct as is.
D It is correct as is.
16 A system of economic organization based on a theory that total wealth is a fixed quantity. To become richer and more powerful, a nation must make another nation poorer through capture of its trade and colonies. A Armada B Equal Trade Theory C Machine Theory D Mercantile Theory
D Mercantile Theory
18 The United States acquired which of the following territories as the result of the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War? A Philippines, Hawaii, and Guam B Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico C Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam D Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
D Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
14 During the Civil War, Charleston as a seaport city was not as important as it is today. In what state is Charleston located? A Pennsylvania B Virginia C North Carolina D South Carolina
D South Carolina
3 The period of Western European history from 476-1050 A.D. known as ________. A Interwar Period B The Age of Enlightenment C Post Occupation D The Dark Ages
D The Dark Ages
16 What was the important outcome of the first Battle of Lake Champlain? A The American Forces were able to take the City of Quebec B The British Fleet was unable to resupply the British Army trapped in New York. C The British Fleet was destroyed and unable to sail again on Lake Champlain D The Patriots were able to stop the southerly British advance
D The Patriots were able to stop the southerly British advance
12 How did the American invasion of Canada in 1775 turn out? A The American force took Quebec, but was forced to retreat back to colonial territory later. B The American Force took Canada and remained in control of Canada throughout the war C The Americans never did invade Canada D The American force beat a superior British force, took the city of Quebec and then returned to the colonies. E The American force failed to take Quebec and retreated back into colonial territory.
E The American force failed to take Quebec and retreated back into colonial territory.
