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What is the sea surface temperature (SST) also referred to as?
What is the sea surface temperature (SST) also referred to as?
- Deep ocean temperature
- Coastal water temperature
- Ocean surface temperature (correct)
- Underwater temperature
How deep below the sea surface is the sea surface temperature measured?
How deep below the sea surface is the sea surface temperature measured?
- At the water's surface
- Between 1 millimetre and 20 metres (correct)
- At the ocean floor
- Between 50 metres and 100 metres
What effect can warm sea surface temperatures have on the atmosphere?
What effect can warm sea surface temperatures have on the atmosphere?
- Create a cool wake and reduce cyclone intensity
- Reduce air temperature and cause heavy snow
- Modify air masses and strengthen cyclones (correct)
- Have no impact on the atmosphere
What process is associated with the development and strengthening of cyclones over the ocean due to warm sea surface temperatures?
What process is associated with the development and strengthening of cyclones over the ocean due to warm sea surface temperatures?
How does sea surface temperature change during the day in comparison to the air above it?
How does sea surface temperature change during the day in comparison to the air above it?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes like engineering and medicine?
Which sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which sciences do not rely on empirical evidence?
Which sciences do not rely on empirical evidence?
Which sciences study individuals and societies?
Which sciences study individuals and societies?
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