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What is the main cause of Southern USA having a colder and wetter winter?
What is the main cause of Southern USA having a colder and wetter winter?
- La Niña event moving warm ocean water west (correct)
- Climate change causing ocean temperatures to rise
- Phytoplankton producing half of the world's oxygen
- Intertidal zones between high and low tides
What effect does a La Niña event have on the climate of Southwestern USA?
What effect does a La Niña event have on the climate of Southwestern USA?
- Causes a drier climate (correct)
- Increases rainfall
- Makes winters colder
- Causes a warmer climate
How do photosynthetic organisms create food for survival?
How do photosynthetic organisms create food for survival?
- Feed on phytoplankton
- Use sunlight in photosynthesis process (correct)
- Rely on moonlight for energy
- Absorb nutrients from the soil
Where do phytoplankton typically reside?
Where do phytoplankton typically reside?
What is the main cause of corals and other marine life dying or relocating?
What is the main cause of corals and other marine life dying or relocating?
What is the primary factor that determines the salinity of the ocean water?
What is the primary factor that determines the salinity of the ocean water?
During which state is the tide at its highest level?
During which state is the tide at its highest level?
Which part of the ocean floor is characterized by a rapid increase in depth from the continental shelf?
Which part of the ocean floor is characterized by a rapid increase in depth from the continental shelf?
What geological feature is known for being a deep valley-like part of the ocean floor?
What geological feature is known for being a deep valley-like part of the ocean floor?
Which type of coastline change involves the disappearance of beaches due to natural processes?
Which type of coastline change involves the disappearance of beaches due to natural processes?
What type of current is primarily driven by wind on the ocean's surface?
What type of current is primarily driven by wind on the ocean's surface?
During an El Niño event, where do the ocean waters along South America typically become warmer?
During an El Niño event, where do the ocean waters along South America typically become warmer?
