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- 1. Multiple Choice
The measure of the amount of dissolved salt in a given amount of water is called _____.
solubility
salinity
density
proximity
- 2. Multiple Choice
As the depth of ocean water increases, the temperature
increases.
decreases.
fluctuates depending on the pressure.
stays the same.
- 3. Multiple Choice
When temperature decreases, the density of liquid water _________________.
increases
decreases
stays the same
- 4. Multiple Choice
The curving of moving objects from a straight path due to the Earth's rotation is called
a continental deflection.
the Coriolis effect.
a pressurized deflection.
a rotational deflection.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Earth's Oceans carry more than just water. They carry matter (good and bad) and energy all over the globe.
True
False
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSurface currents are a result ofGlobal Wind PatternsEarth's RotationDensityAll of the above
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDeep Ocean currents are a result ofGlobal Wind PatternsEarth's RotationDensityAll of the above
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAs you go deeper in the ocean, the water is colder and less salty.TrueFalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWarm ocean currents generally come fromThe North PoleThe South PoleThe EquatorBoth A and B
- 10. Multiple ChoiceCold ocean currents generally come fromThe North PoleThe South PoleThe EquatorBoth A and B
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTwo types of water currents arelocal and globalsea and landsurface and deepwarm and cold
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy are surface currents at the surface of the ocean?colder temperaturecolder temperature & more salintywarmer temperature & less salintyless salinty
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe Coriolis Effect is caused byEarth rotating around the sunEarth rotating on its axisThe tidesGravity
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to a current when it comes in contact with a continent or landmass?It continues over the continentIt stopsIt changes directionIt is absorbed by the land
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat process brings the deep cold ocean currents up to the surface?ConductionGlobal Wind PatternsConvection CurrentsTemperature and salinity
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