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ocean questions

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define ocean current a large volume of water floating in a certain direction
describe surface currents it is the movement of water pushed by wind
what is a gyre it is a circular system of currents
name 5 gyres north pacific south pacific north Atlantic south Atlantic and Indian ocean
what is the definition of the coriolis effect the movement of wind and water to the right or left that is caused by Earth's rotation
in the southern hemisphere currents curve to the _______in a ________direction left, counterclockwise
in the northern hemisphere currents curve to the _______in a ________direction right, clockwise
what is upwelling upwelling is the vertical movement of water toward the oceans surface
The density of ice is lower than the density of the same volume of liquid water. True/False True
The density of water is lowest at four degrees c. True/False False (it is highest)
The particles of liquid water are closer together than the particles of the same volume of frozen water. True/False True
In which states of matter can water exist in nature on earth? Liquid, Solid, Gas
What would happen if you place drops of water on a counter? The water stays cohesive
What causes the drops to form? Adhesion
What happens when you add sugar to water? It dissolves
What cause waters unique properties? It is its molecular structure
What is salinity? The amount of salt in water
How do they map the ocean? Depth=speed of sound x 0.5 x time
What is a continental shelf? Landmass underwater resulting in shallow water
What is a continental slope? Slightly declining part of the ocean
What is a mid ocean ridge? Under water mountain
What is a trench? Low point in the ocean
Identify the 5 oceans Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
Name 2 sources of water for the ocean condensation, asteroid and commets
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