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?

Gravitational pull of the sun and moon (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Underwater photography/videography (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Water cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Water's high heat capacity moderates climate by absorbing and releasing heat slowly, affecting weather patterns and global climate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does convection affect weather?

Convection redistributes heat in the atmosphere, leading to changes in air pressure and affecting weather patterns. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way in which oceans moderate climate?

Oceans regulate temperature through deep ocean currents, affecting regional and global climates. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

El Niño brings warmer ocean temperatures, affecting global weather patterns, while La Niña leads to cooler ocean temperatures and different atmospheric effects. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes phytoplankton from zooplankton?

Phytoplankton are photosynthetic microorganisms, while zooplankton are tiny marine animals that feed on phytoplankton. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do wetlands differ from estuaries?

Wetlands are land areas saturated with water, while estuaries are semi-enclosed coastal bodies of water where freshwater meets seawater. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes bioindicator species?

Bioindicator species serve as early warning signals for environmental degradation and pollution due to their sensitivity to ecosystem changes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of point source water pollution?

'Ocean dumping' of untreated industrial wastewater directly into marine environments. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What effect does acid precipitation have on the aquatic environment?

'Acidification' due to acid precipitation can lead to declines in fish populations and alteration of aquatic habitats. (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Homeostasis' refers to:

'Homeostasis' is the process by which organisms maintain stable internal conditions despite external environmental changes. (B) Signup and view all the answers