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Pearson intermediate Earth Science / Chapter 13 Ocean Motions
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1
deep currents carry cold water from the poles toward the
prime meridian
tropic of cancer
equator
amazon river
2
Cold and warm ocean water is carried around the world by
spring tides
tsunamis
currents
neap tides
3
What brings up tiny ocean organisms, minerals & nutrients from deeper layers of the ocean
coriolous effect
upwelling
neap tide
spring tide
4
What is an unusual climate event in the Pacific Ocean causing shifts in weather patterns
Coriolus Effect
Upwelling
El Nino
5
At full moon is the biggest difference between low and high tide called a
spring tide
neap tide
surface current
rip current
6
Ocean water is more dense than fresh water at the same temp because of
pressure
salinity
upwelling
the Coriolus Effect
7
Would u expect the salinity of the ocean to be high or low in a rainy region by mouth of ocean
high
low
8
which of the following DOES NOT have effect on tides
volcanoes
earth
sun
moon
9
Where in the water column would you expect to find the highest pressure?
transition zone
deep zone
surface zone
deep deep zone
10
Groins are built to reduce the effect of
tsunamis
rip currents
deep currents
longshore drift
11
Rolling waves with a large horizontal distance between crests have a long
wave height
frequency
trough
wave length
12
What is the pattern of temperature and precipitation typical of an area over a period of time
climate
surface current
El Nino
weather
13
Where would you find the highest salinity of ocean water?
near a rainy coastal area close to the equator
in a hot, dry area
in cold deep water near ocean bottom
at the mouth of a large river
14
as you get closer to shore the wave height
increases
decreases
15
most waves form due to
wind
ships
moon
tsunamis
16
Which famous sea is known for its high salinity and extreme density?
Mississippi River
the Nile
Dead Sea
Coval Creek
17
Where in the water column would you expect to find the densest waters
transition zone
deep zone
deep deep zone
surface zone
18
On average, one kilogram of ocean water contains about how many grams of salt?
15 grams
35 grams
5 grams
3 grams
19
Winds and currents move in curved paths because of
wave height
tides
Coriolus Effect
longshore drift