Oceanography Basics Quiz
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What is one role of oceans in the water cycle?

  • Serve as a barrier to waves
  • Control weather (correct)
  • Provide shelter for marine life
  • Source of minerals only

    • Glaciation has no impact on the development of continental drainage systems.

    False

    Name two technologies used in researching the ocean floor.

    Sonar and underwater photography

    The ____________ is the submerged part of the continent between the coast and the edge of the ocean basin.

    <p>continental shelf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ocean research organizations with their focus:

    <p>Environment Canada = Environmental monitoring and assessment Federal Fisheries = Sustainable fishery management Ocean Science Centre = Oceanographic research and education Centre for Cold Ocean Research (C-CORE) = Research on cold ocean environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process has helped to shape the ocean floor along mid-ocean ridges?

    <p>Volcanic action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sonar technology is no longer used in ocean research.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ocean currents?

    <p>Ocean currents are large amounts of ocean water that move in a particular and unchanging direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily influences surface currents in the ocean?

    <p>Wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water temperature has no effect on deep ocean currents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Coriolis effect?

    <p>The deflection of winds and currents due to the Earth's rotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The slower rise and fall of the ocean is referred to as ______.

    <p>tides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of waves with their descriptions:

    <p>Swells = Smooth waves caused by wind and storms far out in the ocean Breakers = Tumultuous water when a wave collapses onshore Tsunamis = Giant waves triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions Waves = Result of energy transfer from moving air to water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following currents carries cold water?

    <p>Labrador Current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Seawater is typically saltier at the mouths of large rivers.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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