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Which of the following statements best defines tides?
A. When waves gets bigger because of an approaching storm. B. The rise of
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Corgi
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if there was a source of pollution in Smithtown bay, what role could a physical oceanographer play in understanding the impacts
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nicole
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Is the gulf stream an open or closed system?
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jason
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When the oceans first formed were they salty
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Dominique
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Explain why condensation forms on a glass containing a cold drink?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condensation Warm atmosphere
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kathy
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The volume of the Earth's oceans is approximately 1.4×1018 m3. The Earth's radius is 6.4×106 m. What percentage of the Earth,
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julianna
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Can someone tell name 6 effects of ocean currents?
Thanks Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key
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Erica
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Why is it impossible to have an Arctic Circumpolar Current?
http://www.whoi.edu/science/PO/arcticgroup/projects/proshjohnson-two-
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Erica
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How does the process of upwelling affect the distribution of life in the ocean?
A.It keeps the salinity of the ocean constant.
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Astrid
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The first full-scale oceanographic research expedition was conducted by the:
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jay
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A salinity meter placed in a tidal pool shows a dramatic decrease in salinity between 2 A.M. and 3 A.M.. This decrease is
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Lars
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Where are mid-ocean ridges found in the ocean basin????
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KingCrow
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In my HW, it asked to explain how the salinity of water changes in an estuarine environment....
this is a totally new question
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CrissyXD
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________ causes deep currents.
a) Heavy, salty water sinking in the ocean. b) evaporation of seawater by the sun's rays c) less
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pam
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why must scuba divers ascend to the surface at a controlled rate after a deep sea dive?
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Green
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An oil spill on the ocean is sometimes modeled as having a velocity that has two components: a wind induced velocity that is 3%
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zaya
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What ocean feature helps control the climate in the eastern side of North America and the western countries of Europe?
North
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KingCrow
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The Growing Atlantic Ocean Quick Check
1 of 41 of 4 Items Question Which data is used to make a sonar map of the ocean floor?(1
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Jace R Miller
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The Growing Atlantic Ocean Quick Check
2 of 42 of 4 Items Question Which describes how the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
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Jace R Miller
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A _____ is the continuous movement of ocean water in a specific direction. It helps to distribute heat around the world.(1
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How are ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere different from currents in the Southern Hemisphere?(1 point)
Responses Currents
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Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?(1 point)
Responses The equator receives more direct and intense sunlight,
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Why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?
Responses Heat rises from the southern pole and is warmest in the middle of the
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How are ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere different from currents in the Southern Hemisphere?(1 point)
Responses Currents
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Which data is used to make a sonar map of the ocean floor?(1 point) Responses the amount of light that reaches the ocean floor
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bot 111 aka fortnite goddd
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Which pattern describes the ages of ocean rocks based on core samples from the ocean floor?(1 point) Responses Younger rocks are
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bot 111 aka fortnite goddd
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why do warm ocean currents begin at the equator?
A. the volcanic activity at the equator heats up the water B. the equator
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UR_M0M_IS_G@Y101XD_XP.
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Water is cooler near the poles and warmer near the equator. Movement of cooler and warmer water from these regions moderates the
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idk
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a ___ is the continuous movement of ocean water in a specific direction. it helps to distribute heat around the world.
A. wind B.
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UR_M0M_IS_G@Y101XD_XP.
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When exploring the ocean floor, what is one geological feature discovered that supported Wegner’s theory?
(1 point) Responses
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boof
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If the ocean covers an area of 71% of the Earth, what is the total surface area in kilometers squared??
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Lozay
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Iron particles in basalt on the ocean floor tell scientists Select Answer . In two adjacent magnetic stripes, the iron particles
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Which describes one reason the composition of seawater is important?
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Which describes one reason the composition of seawater is important ? (1 point ) Everything on Earth is made of seawater It
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Suppose you dump a 5-lb sack of sugar into Bellingham Bay.
Assume the sugar disperses uniformly throughout all of the world’s
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ana
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8. An oceanographic research vessel comes across a volcano under the sea. The top of the volcano is 300 ft below the surface and
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Jayrfoxx
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What produces the major ocean currents and how does the world's climate affect these currents?
Thank you for your help!
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Anonymous
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An oceanographic research vessel comes across a volcano under the sea. The top of the volcano is 450 ft below the surface and
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cindy
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The oceans help provide an exchange of gases with the atmosphere by dissolving
a) oxygen b) carbon dioxide c) volcanic ash d) all
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pam
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Which data is used to make a sonar map of the ocean floor?(1 point)
Responses the time it takes for a pulse to bounce from the
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What is the name of the ocean current that flows from North America toward Europe and warms Europe’s climate?
(1 point)
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boof
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What is the system of deep surface water circulated between the poles?
(1 point) Responses Coriolis effect Coriolis effect tidal
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boof
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What is the predictable, continuous movement of water in a defined direction?
(1 point) Responses turbidity turbidity current
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boof
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What is the process that creates deep ocean currents?
(1 point) Responses delta erosion delta erosion gravitational pull
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boof
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circulation of ocean waters is called
a) H.M.S.CHALLENGER b) current c)winds d) turbulence e) Eckman Spiral Just need to know if
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pam
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Can you recommend a good website for Deep Ocean Currents. I already went to all of the government run sources, like the Oceanic
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Reed
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Although the salinity of ocean water varies from place to place, the relative amounts of the different salts do not vary
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T-perry
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i need help on " define upwelling and explain its importance"
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kathy
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what explains how ocean currents affect global climates?
A. water absorbs a lot of thermal energy and releases it all at once B.
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UR_M0M_IS_G@Y101XD_XP.
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which is correct about warm currents?
A. they are denser than cold currents B. they are surface currents C. they move from the
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UR_M0M_IS_G@Y101XD_XP.
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