Oceanography Overview
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What type of bond forms between water molecules?

  • Hydrogen bond (correct)
  • Polar bond
  • Covalent bond
  • Ionic bond

Why is ice less dense than liquid water?

  • The molecules are tightly packed in ice
  • Hydrogen bonds push molecules further apart in ice (correct)
  • Liquid water has higher salinity
  • Ice molecules have a lower temperature

Which statement correctly describes homeotherms?

  • They have variable body temperatures.
  • They produce no internal heat.
  • They gain heat from the environment.
  • They maintain a constant body temperature. (correct)

What primarily causes ocean tides?

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What effect does increased salinity have on water density?

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What is the main outcome when the moon and sun align in terms of tides?

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Which process allows phytoplankton to capture sunlight?

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What is the effect of increasing density in colder water during thermohaline circulation?

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In which direction are currents deflected in the Northern Hemisphere?

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What is a feature of decomposers' cellular respiration process?

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Which group of macroalgae is classified as brown?

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What is the effect of global warming on deep sea nutrients?

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Which type of fish has a breeding cycle that involves hatching in freshwater, migrating to the sea, and returning to freshwater to spawn?

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Which type of reproduction typically results in higher genetic variation?

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What captures blue light in the ocean before it is absorbed?

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What is the primary reason that ice is less dense than liquid water?

<p>The hydrogen bonds in ice cause water molecules to be pushed further apart. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the effect of hydration on ionic bonds?

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How do ectotherms primarily regulate their body temperature?

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What drives the movement of deep ocean currents?

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What is a characteristic of homeotherms in relation to their environment?

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What is the primary reason for the decrease in oxygen levels due to global warming?

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Which process is less energy demanding and involves lower genetic variation?

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In terms of macroalgae characteristics, which is NOT true?

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What is the result of increased pressure as oceanic plates are subducted?

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Which of the following is NOT a method of sensory reception mentioned?

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How does anchoring to the same chemical signature during hatching benefit some fish?

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What happens to density when temperature decreases in water bodies during thermohaline circulation?

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Which factor is considered the first element in a flow chart related to oceanic processes?

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What type of water movement results from the Coriolis effect?

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Which of the following statements about cellular respiration in decomposers is true?

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Flashcards

Hydrogen Bond in Water

Weak attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom in one water molecule and a slightly negative oxygen atom in another water molecule.

Covalent Bond (Water)

Strong bond holding oxygen and hydrogen atoms together within a single water molecule.

Density of Water vs. Ice

Ice is less dense than liquid water because of the arrangement of water molecules due to hydrogen bonding, pushing them further apart.

Ocean Currents

Horizontal movement of water driven by wind and density differences making water transport possible.

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Tides

Ocean's periodic rise and fall driven primarily by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

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Spring Tide

High tide when the moon and sun are aligned.

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Coriolis Effect

Deflection of moving objects (wind, water) to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Thermohaline Circulation

Ocean currents driven by temperature and salinity differences.

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Photosynthesis Equation

6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2

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Decomposers

Organisms that break down organic matter into simpler chemicals.

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Geostatic Pressure

Stress/pressure exerted by overlying rock in a formation.

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Oceanic Plate Subduction

One plate sinking beneath another at a convergent plate boundary.

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Photoreception

Sensory ability to detect light and visual cues, like vision.

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Chemoreception

Sensory ability to detect chemical stimuli, like taste and smell.

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Anadromous Fish

Fish that live in freshwater as juveniles, migrate to saltwater as adults, and return to freshwater to reproduce.

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What makes ice less dense?

Ice is less dense than water because hydrogen bonds between water molecules force them to arrange in a more spaced-out structure, making it less compact.

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Why does water have high heat capacity?

Water has a high heat capacity because it takes a lot of energy to increase the temperature of water due to strong hydrogen bonds that need to be broken.

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What causes ocean waves?

Waves are primarily caused by wind pushing on the water's surface, creating ripples that grow into bigger waves.

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How do surface currents form?

Surface currents are primarily driven by consistent wind patterns that push water in a particular direction.

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Deep ocean currents

Deep ocean currents are driven by differences in temperature and salinity, creating density variations that cause water to sink and flow.

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What is Ekman Transport?

The net movement of water 90 degrees to the right of the wind direction in the Northern Hemisphere and 90 degrees to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, caused by the Coriolis Effect.

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What happens to ocean density as temperature decreases?

As water gets colder, its density increases. This is because the water molecules slow down and pack closer together.

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What is the impact of global warming on thermohaline circulation?

Increased global warming can disrupt the thermohaline circulation by reducing the density difference between warm surface water and cold deep water, potentially slowing down or even stopping the circulation.

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What is Geostatic Pressure?

The stress or pressure exerted by the weight of overlying rock on a rock formation.

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How is an oceanic plate subducted?

When two plates collide, the denser oceanic plate is forced beneath the continental plate, a process known as subduction.

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What are the five main types of sensory reception?

Photoreception, magnetoreception, chemoreception, electroreception, and mechanoreception.

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How is sensory information transmitted to the brain?

Sensory stimuli are converted into electrochemical signals that travel from sensory receptors to the brain.

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Why is the brain the most energetically demanding tissue?

The brain requires a constant supply of energy to maintain its complex functions, such as information processing and communication.

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What is the relationship between primary production and energy use in animals?

Less primary production leads to less energy available for animals, forcing them to adapt and minimize energy expenditure.

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How do fish use chemoreception?

Fish use chemoreception to detect and identify various chemicals in the water, providing information about food sources, predators, mates, and their environment.

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Study Notes

Oceanography

  • Hydrogen has partial positive and oxygen partial negative charges, forming hydrogen bonds between water molecules.
  • Hydrogen bonds are weak compared to covalent bonds.
  • Water's dipole-ion interaction can break ionic bonds like NaCl.
  • Ice is less dense than water due to hydrogen bonds pushing molecules apart.
  • Water has a higher heat capacity than air, necessitating more energy to change its temperature.
  • Salinity increases in water when ice forms.

Ocean Water Movement

  • Ocean currents are driven by wind, plate movement (tsunamis), density, and temperature differences.
  • Waves transport water but not necessarily constantly.
  • Surface currents are driven by wind.
  • Tides are primarily caused by the moon's gravitational pull, with the sun also having an influence.
  • Ocean currents are influenced by the Coriolis effect, deflecting to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and left in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Horizontal movement of water.

Thermohaline Circulation

  • Phytoplankton use chlorophyll to capture sunlight for photosynthesis.
  • Density increases as water gets colder and salinity increases.
  • Currents transport oxygen, nutrients, heat, and large volumes of water.
  • Global warming can cause less deep-sea nutrients, less oxygen, and colder temperatures in Europe.

Tectonic Plates

  • Tectonic plate movement can cause pressure increase as plates get closer to Earth's core.
  • Geostatic pressure is the stress exerted by overlying rocks.
  • Oceanic plates can subduct to high pressure areas, creating volcanic arcs.

Sensory Biology

  • Photoreception senses light.
  • Magnetoreception detects magnetic fields.
  • Chemoreception detects chemical stimuli (taste and smell).
  • Electroreception detects electrical currents.
  • Mechanoreception senses pressure, touch, and vibration.
  • Sensory stimuli travel to the brain as electrochemical signals.

Macroalgae + Plants

  • Brown algae (Phaeophyceae), red algae (Rhodophyta), and green algae (Chlorophyta) are main macroalgae groups.
  • Macroalgae lack vascular tissues.
  • Photosynthetic macroalgae absorb sunlight; chlorophyll a is key for photosynthesis.
  • Light penetration limits macroalgae growth to shallower marine regions.

Breathing + Reproduction

  • Anadromous fish are born in freshwater and migrate to the ocean.
  • Catadromous fish are born in the ocean and migrate to freshwater.
  • Counter-current exchange is more efficient than co-current exchange for gas exchange in gills.
  • Asexual reproduction has lower energy demands, few offspring, and low genetic variation.
  • Sexual reproduction requires more energy but increases genetic variation through crossing over, mutations, and independent assortment.

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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in oceanography, including the properties of water, ocean currents, and the effects of temperature and salinity. Explore how hydrogen bonds affect water density and how various forces influence oceanic movement.

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