GMS Ocean Terms Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
7 views 0 purchase
Module
GMS Ocean Terms
Institution
GMS Ocean Terms
GMS Ocean Terms Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
deep current - Answer-A streamlike movement of ocean water located far below the surface
density - Answer-The amount of matter in a given space, or volume
salinity - Answer-A measure of the amount of dissolved salts or solids in a liqu...
GMS Ocean Terms Exam Questions
with Complete Solutions
deep current - Answer-A streamlike movement of ocean water located far below the
surface
density - Answer-The amount of matter in a given space, or volume
salinity - Answer-A measure of the amount of dissolved salts or solids in a liquid
evaporation - Answer-A process which removes water but leaves solids behind causing
the water be saltier (more salinity)
What direction does the California Current flow? - Answer-south
What causes most surface currents? - Answer-wind
Ocean Currents - Answer-a movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern
Name 3 factors that affect ocean currents. - Answer-1. Global Winds
2. The Coriolis effect
3. Continental deflections
What direction do surface currents flow near the equator? - Answer-east to west
What direction do surface currents flow near the poles? - Answer-west to east
The Coriolis effect causes currents in the northern hemisphere to turn ___. - Answer-
clockwise or to the right
The Coriolis effect causes currents in the southern hemisphere to turn ___. - Answer-
counter clockwise or to the left
What direction does cold water move during upwelling? - Answer-toward the ocean
surface
How do continental deflections affect surface currents? - Answer-They cause surface
currents to change direction
What causes the curved paths of global winds and surface currents? - Answer-the
Coriolis effect
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Perfectscorer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £10.93. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
