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What is one of the primary roles of oceans in relation to weather?

  • Control weather (correct)
  • Provide transportation
  • Generate energy
  • Store minerals

    • Tectonic plates have no effect on the location of ocean basins.

    False

    Name one technology used in researching the ocean floor.

    Sonar

    The large, submerged part of the continent is known as the __________.

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

    Match the ocean floor features with their descriptions:

    <p>Continental Shelf = Submerged part of the continent Abyssal Plain = Wide, open sea features with thick sediment Mid-Ocean Ridge = Long undersea mountain chains formed from volcanic eruptions Continental Slope = Steep drop from continental shelves to ocean floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forces of erosion aids the development of continental drainage systems?

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

    Deep sea submersibles are not used for ocean exploration.

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

    What major event related to underwater exploration took place in 1985?

    <p>The discovery of the Titanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence surface currents?

    <p>Water pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deep currents flow above 200 m in the ocean.

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

    What effect does Earth's rotation have on winds and currents?

    <p>It deflects winds and currents depending on their position relative to the equator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______ water is more dense than warmer water.

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

    What type of wave is characterized by the tumble of water when a wave collapses onshore?

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

    Match each current with its characteristic:

    <p>Labrador Current = Cold water Gulf Stream = Warm water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salinity increases in seawater during high evaporation.

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

    What is the influence of tides in the ocean determined by?

    <p>The motion of the moon and the spinning of the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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