Interactions Among Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, and Atmosphere Quiz
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What is the mechanism for producing nutrient-rich water known as?

  • Upwellings (correct)
  • Ocean currents
  • Tides
  • Tsunamis

    • What term is used to define the transfer of energy from moving air to the water?

  • Wave length
  • Tide
  • Wave (correct)
  • Tsunami

    • What is the effect of waves approaching a shoreline?

  • Increased wave height (correct)
  • Decreased wave length
  • Increased wave length
  • Decreased wave height

    • What is the cause of spring tides and neap tides?

    <p>Gravitational pull of the sun and moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology has assisted scientists to research ocean basins by capturing images from deep underwater?

    <p>Underwater photography/videography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major interaction among the hydrosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere?

    <p>Water cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between heat capacity of water and climate?

    <p>Water's high heat capacity moderates climate by absorbing and releasing heat slowly, affecting weather patterns and global climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does convection affect weather?

    <p>Convection redistributes heat in the atmosphere, leading to changes in air pressure and affecting weather patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way in which oceans moderate climate?

    <p>Oceans regulate temperature through deep ocean currents, affecting regional and global climates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do El Niño and La Niña differ as global climate influences?

    <p>El Niño brings warmer ocean temperatures, affecting global weather patterns, while La Niña leads to cooler ocean temperatures and different atmospheric effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes phytoplankton from zooplankton?

    <p>Phytoplankton are photosynthetic microorganisms, while zooplankton are tiny marine animals that feed on phytoplankton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do wetlands differ from estuaries?

    <p>Wetlands are land areas saturated with water, while estuaries are semi-enclosed coastal bodies of water where freshwater meets seawater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes bioindicator species?

    <p>Bioindicator species serve as early warning signals for environmental degradation and pollution due to their sensitivity to ecosystem changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of point source water pollution?

    <p>'Ocean dumping' of untreated industrial wastewater directly into marine environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does acid precipitation have on the aquatic environment?

    <p>'Acidification' due to acid precipitation can lead to declines in fish populations and alteration of aquatic habitats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Homeostasis' refers to:

    <p>'Homeostasis' is the process by which organisms maintain stable internal conditions despite external environmental changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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