A marine scientist is studying the amount of dissolved oxygen in a particular area. They are attempting
to connect the data with the type of organisms found in that area. What kind of marine scientist might
they be classified as?
a. Physical oceanographer
b. Chemical oceanographer
c. Marine biologist
d. Marine geologist
ANS: B
Chemical oceanographers study dissolved gases and solids in the ocean. They then apply these
measurements to the geology and biology of the ocean as a whole. Information can be found in the
section Marine Scientists Use the Logic of Science to Study the Ocean.
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