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What is the main cause of Southern USA experiencing colder and wetter winters?
What is the main cause of Southern USA experiencing colder and wetter winters?
- Climate change
- La Niña event (correct)
- Phytoplankton activity
- California's warm temperatures
How do phytoplankton contribute to the environment?
How do phytoplankton contribute to the environment?
- They create warmer climates
- They absorb excess carbon dioxide
- They cause ocean water to rise
- They produce half of the world's oxygen (correct)
What is the process by which photosynthetic organisms create their food using sunlight?
What is the process by which photosynthetic organisms create their food using sunlight?
- Thermal absorption
- Transpiration
- Hibernation
- Photosynthesis (correct)
What is the main factor that determines the salinity of the ocean?
What is the main factor that determines the salinity of the ocean?
What is the significance of intertidal zones in marine ecosystems?
What is the significance of intertidal zones in marine ecosystems?
Which part of the ocean floor is characterized by being relatively flat and deep?
Which part of the ocean floor is characterized by being relatively flat and deep?
Which phenomenon is responsible for causing the Southwestern USA to have a drier climate during La Niña events?
Which phenomenon is responsible for causing the Southwestern USA to have a drier climate during La Niña events?
What type of coastline change occurs when beaches are eroded?
What type of coastline change occurs when beaches are eroded?
What effect does climate change have on ocean temperatures?
What effect does climate change have on ocean temperatures?
Which type of current is primarily driven by wind in the ocean?
Which type of current is primarily driven by wind in the ocean?
What weather pattern involves ocean waters along South America?
What weather pattern involves ocean waters along South America?
What causes cold water to sink and warm water to rise in the ocean?
What causes cold water to sink and warm water to rise in the ocean?
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