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What primarily influences the flow of surface currents in the oceans?
What primarily influences the flow of surface currents in the oceans?
- Ocean floor topography
- Wind, Earth rotation, and shape of continents (correct)
- Moon phases
- Temperature variations and atmospheric pressure
What effect does the Earth's rotation have on ocean currents?
What effect does the Earth's rotation have on ocean currents?
- It increases the temperature of ocean water.
- It has no effect on currents.
- It alters the direction of winds and currents. (correct)
- It creates a stronger current in the Southern Hemisphere.
How does salinity affect deep water currents?
How does salinity affect deep water currents?
- Higher salinity decreases water density.
- Salinity variations do not affect density.
- Higher salinity increases water density. (correct)
- Freshwater increases water density.
What happens to waves as they approach the shoreline?
What happens to waves as they approach the shoreline?
What characterizes swells in ocean waves?
What characterizes swells in ocean waves?
What are tsunamis primarily caused by?
What are tsunamis primarily caused by?
What determines the high- and low-tide marks on a beach?
What determines the high- and low-tide marks on a beach?
Which of the following best describes breakers?
Which of the following best describes breakers?
What is a primary function of oceans in relation to the water cycle?
What is a primary function of oceans in relation to the water cycle?
Which process has directly contributed to the formation of ocean basins?
Which process has directly contributed to the formation of ocean basins?
What is one of the technologies used for researching the ocean floor?
What is one of the technologies used for researching the ocean floor?
Which feature is formed by thick deposits of sediments on the ocean floor?
Which feature is formed by thick deposits of sediments on the ocean floor?
Which statement about volcanic action is true?
Which statement about volcanic action is true?
What role do glaciers play in ocean formation?
What role do glaciers play in ocean formation?
Which organization is involved in ocean research in Canada?
Which organization is involved in ocean research in Canada?
What defines ocean currents?
What defines ocean currents?
Flashcards
Surface Currents
Surface Currents
Movement of water in the upper 100-200 meters of the ocean.
Deep Currents
Deep Currents
Movement of water below 200 meters.
Wind
Wind
The force that causes air to move due to uneven heating.
Continental Shelf
Continental Shelf
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Earth Rotation
Earth Rotation
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Coriolis Effect
Coriolis Effect
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Continental Slope
Continental Slope
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Water Temperature
Water Temperature
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Abyssal Plain
Abyssal Plain
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Salinity
Salinity
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Mid-Ocean Ridge
Mid-Ocean Ridge
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Sonar
Sonar
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Tsunamis
Tsunamis
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Ocean Currents
Ocean Currents
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Core Sampling
Core Sampling
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Deep Sea Submersibles
Deep Sea Submersibles
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