Characteristics of the Pacific Ocean?

--Largest and deepest (~1/3 of earth's SA; deepest at Mariana trench at depth of 36,037ft) --Surrounded by Ring of Fire --Strong upwelling on the east side --Variety of shallow seas westward (~25,000 islands; immense coral reef diversity)

Characteristics of the Atlantic Ocean?

--2nd largest ocean (~20% of earth's SA; deepest at Puerto Rico trench at depth of ~28,675ft) --Major drainage basin from land --Divided longitudinally by Mid-Atlantic Ridge --Separates "old" and "new" worlds (Panama Canal) --Big economic importance

Characteristics of Indian Ocean?

--3rd largest ocean (~20% of earth's SA; deepest at Sunda Trench at depth of ~23,920ft) --Southerly and wide --Youngest ocean --Monsoon seasons switch North current --Politically contentious boundary seas; transit between Asia and Africa

Characteristics of Southern Ocean?

--4th largest ocean (~15% of earth's SA) --Predominantly deep water --South of 60 degrees South latitude --Small amount of ice cover compared to Arctic --No national boundaries --Iconic penguins and mammals --235 species live in both polar regions

Characteristics of Arctic Ocean?

--Smallest and shallowest --Greatest in-and-out flow from Atlantic --Lowest salinity --Little marine biodiversity --Covered in ice in winter --Critical area of advancement in climate change --Common route of air travel --Contentious ocean route

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BI 347 Quiz 1

Study material for Unit 1 (Core concepts --> "Let's eat")

Question	Answer
Characteristics of the Pacific Ocean?	--Largest and deepest (~1/3 of earth's SA; deepest at Mariana trench at depth of 36,037ft) --Surrounded by Ring of Fire --Strong upwelling on the east side --Variety of shallow seas westward (~25,000 islands; immense coral reef diversity)
Characteristics of the Atlantic Ocean?	--2nd largest ocean (~20% of earth's SA; deepest at Puerto Rico trench at depth of ~28,675ft) --Major drainage basin from land --Divided longitudinally by Mid-Atlantic Ridge --Separates "old" and "new" worlds (Panama Canal) --Big economic importance
Characteristics of Indian Ocean?	--3rd largest ocean (~20% of earth's SA; deepest at Sunda Trench at depth of ~23,920ft) --Southerly and wide --Youngest ocean --Monsoon seasons switch North current --Politically contentious boundary seas; transit between Asia and Africa
Characteristics of Southern Ocean?	--4th largest ocean (~15% of earth's SA) --Predominantly deep water --South of 60 degrees South latitude --Small amount of ice cover compared to Arctic --No national boundaries --Iconic penguins and mammals --235 species live in both polar regions
Characteristics of Arctic Ocean?	--Smallest and shallowest --Greatest in-and-out flow from Atlantic --Lowest salinity --Little marine biodiversity --Covered in ice in winter --Critical area of advancement in climate change --Common route of air travel --Contentious ocean route

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