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Oceanography Quiz 1
Quiz 1 Study Activity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two most common ions in sea water? | chloride (Cl-) sodium (Na+) |
| In a dissolved oxygen profile of the ocean, where are oxygen concentrations are highest? | at the surface and close to the bottom |
| What is the current average ph of the ocean? | 8.1 |
| What map projection has that best preserves lines of constant heading? | Mercator |
| How many land miles is equivalent to one nautical mile? | 1.15 |
| If an igneous rock formed at the south pole, what would it's orientation be? | Vertical |
| What is the ion that plays a major role in buffering the pH in the ocean? | Bicarbonate |