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Earth Science '11 2
continued from ES'11
Question | Answer |
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Which way does the Northern Hemisphere currents flow? | They flow clockwise |
What way do the Southern Hemisphere currents flow? | Counterclockwise. |
What is a counter current? | They are East flowing currents |
What is a cold water rising? | An upwelling |
List the 4 major oceans. | Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and the Arctic |
How much of Earth's surface does the ocean take up? | about 75% |
What is a sea mount? | a submerged mountain-like structure on sea bottom. |
What is a sea mount with a flat top? | a guyot |
What is a coral reef located away from land that is separated by a lagoon? | An atoll |
What is distillation? | The removal of salt to make clean, drinkable water. |
What's a neap tide? | lower than normal tide that occurs when sun earth and moon form a right angle |