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What primarily influences surface currents?

Depth of water

Temperature

Wind (correct)

Tides

Deep currents flow in the top 100-200 meters of the ocean.

False

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on currents called?

Coriolis effect

Cold water is more ______ than warmer water.

dense Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of waves with their characteristics:

Swells = Smooth waves caused by distant winds and storms Breakers = Tumbling waves that collapse onshore Tsunamis = Giant waves caused by seismic activities Ripples = Small, gentle waves created by light winds Signup and view all the answers

Which current is known for carrying cold water?

Labrador Current Signup and view all the answers

Salinity in seawater increases where there is high precipitation.

False Signup and view all the answers

What connects tides to ocean movement?

The motion of the moon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary role of oceans?

Act as a landfill Signup and view all the answers

Tectonic plates have no influence on the location of ocean basins.

False Signup and view all the answers

What process helps build ocean floor along mid-ocean ridges?

Volcanic action Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles of erosion, materials move towards the _____ creating ocean basins.

oceans Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ocean technologies with their purposes:

Sonar = Mapping the ocean floor Satellites = Tracking ocean currents Core sampling = Studying sediment layers Underwater photography = Visual documentation of marine life Signup and view all the answers