FlexiQuiz - INFOMAR and Oceanography Quiz

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Watch the following 2.43 minute video clip about the resources that INFOMAR create and how they are invaluable to the work of Oceanographers in Ireland. Answer the the following mulitple choice questions based on the clip.

What are oceanographers examining?

The physical structure of the water

The physical structure of the boats

The physical structures of the coastline

Which of the followiing items did Dr. Glenn Nolan mention they use in their work?

Tripods

Current meters

Rain gauge

Why do oceanographers work with INFOMAR? To get the most up to date...

Topographic and bathymetric data

For use of their ocean going vessels

For satellite imagery

What kind of forecasts can they create using the information gathered from INFOMAR?

Wave, currents and temperature

Wave, rock type and CO2 levels

Wave, tides and storms

What school subject is mentioned and is very important to the work of an oceanographer?

Technical Graphics

Mathematics

Gaeilge

What two groups of people are mentioned as using the forecast models that oceanographers create?

Gardai and surfers

Surfers and pilots

Gardai and Hotel owners

What is sustainable exploitation?

Using resources till they are gone

Using these resources for ourselves but leaving enough for further generations as well

Not using these resources

Finally it allows us to ____________ the seas around Ireland. Fill in the missing word.

Manage

Keep clean

Avoid

INFOMAR stands for what?

Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Marine Resource

Integrated Mapping for the Continued Development of Ireland's Marine Resource

Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Water Resources

Dr. Glenn Nolan mentions at the end of the clip 'the seas around Ireland', which of the following is not one of the seas around Ireland?

The Irish Sea

The Celtic Sea

The North Sea

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