question set 1 / 1 point Question 1 The Neritic zone (province) is impacted by point and non-point source pollution.

True Fals e Question 2 1 / 1 point The twilight zone of the ocean is called the abyssopelagi c epipelagic mesopelagic bathypelagic coastal Question 3 Oceans play a major role in controlling climate by distributing solar heat. contain a large amount of dissolved gases. participate in biogeochemical cycles (e.g. water, nitrogen, phosphorus.) provide habitats for organisms. all of the above. Question 4 Abyssal plains are part of the continental margin. True Fals e Question 5 Cyclone is another name for __________. large wind storm trade winds high-pressure system low-pressure system Question 6 1 / 1 point question set 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

The ________ system is a broad, rugged, elevated feature on the ocean floor that forms a continuous belt that winds around the globe. Emperor chain asthenosphere deep-ocean trench mid-ocean ridge continental rise 1 / 1 point Question 7 Which one of the following is NOT one of the three broad subdivisions of the ocean floor? ocean basin floor continental margin oceanic ridge coastal plain 1 / 1 point Question 8 Offshore winds are more likely responsible for which of the following? Upwelling Down welling Fog Sinking of shore water Keeping nutrients at the bottom of the ocean Question 9 Which portion of the continental margin is steepest? continental slope continental shelf continental rise 1 / 1 point Question 10 Which of the following is NOT characteristic of El Nio Southern Oscillation (ENSO)? more phytoplankton therefore more photosynthesis more flooding warming of water in the tropical east Pacific 1 / 1 point

higher water temperatures possible coral bleaching Question 11 Cool, salty water is most likely to form The north Atlantic current Slow moving currents Huge waves Density currents Surface currents question set 0 / 1 point Question 12 The energy that drives surface ocean currents such as the Gulf Stream (and Florida Current, and North Atlantic Current) comes from salinity variations Coriolis force prevailing winds density differences wave activity Question 13 At the equator, ocean salinity is lower due to excessive evaporation heavy precipitation deeper waters reduce volcanic activity all of these Question 14 Which of the salts is most abundant in sea water? potassium bromide sodium bicarbonate magnesium chloride 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

sodium chloride hydrogen borate 1 / 1 point Question 15 Which of the following increases the oceans effectiveness as a carbon sink? Light and nutrient in large enough quantities for primary productivity to exceed consumption. Dead, decomposing, matter sediments and upwelling brings the nutrients back to the surface. Ocean warming which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. Pollution reduces sunlight penetration and thus will slow down photosynthesis. Turbulence will have a similar effect as pollution. Question 1 1 / 1 point The Neritic zone (province) is impacted by point and non-point source pollution. True Fals e Question 2 1 / 1 point Oceans play a major role in controlling climate by distributing solar heat. contain a large amount of dissolved gases. participate in biogeochemical cycles (e.g. water, nitrogen, phosphorus.) provide habitats for organisms. all of the above. Question 3 The ocean zone that covers the continental shelf is the estuary neritic abyssal benthic profunda l 1 / 1 point Question 4 The gently sloping shallow submerged surface surrounding a continent and extending from the shoreline toward the deep ocean is termed 1 / 1 point

continental shelf continental slope continental rise continental margin ocean basin question set Question 5 Deep-ocean trenches are associated with: active tectonic plate margins abyssal plains mid-ocean ridge broad continental shelves Question 6 Estuaries form when sea level ________. rises drops remains unchanged fluctuates widely Question 7 Cyclone is another name for __________. large wind storm trade winds high-pressure system low-pressure system 0 / 1 point Question 8 Which of the following is NOT characteristic of El Nio Southern Oscillation (ENSO)? more phytoplankton therefore more photosynthesis more flooding warming of water in the tropical east Pacific higher water temperatures 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

possible coral bleaching 1 / 1 point Question 9 Which one of the following is NOT one of the three broad subdivisions of the ocean floor? ocean basin floor continental margin oceanic ridge coastal plain 1 / 1 point Question 10 Which of the following is not a true statement about hurricanes. The hurricane season is from June to September. Hurricanes are powered by latent heat energy released from condensation. Hurricanes require a constant supply of warm, humid air. Require at least 200 ft. depth of water at a temperature of 80 oF (26.67 oC). Landfall or cooler seas weaken storms. Question 11 Offshore winds are more likely responsible for which of the following? Upwelling Down welling Fog Sinking of shore water Keeping nutrients at the bottom of the ocean question set Question 12 Which of the salts is most abundant in sea water? potassium bromide sodium bicarbonate magnesium chloride sodium chloride hydrogen borate Question 13 The producers in the ocean food chain are 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

1 / 1 point

foraminifera zooplankton phytoplankto n copepods krill Question 14 The key factor for photosynthesis in the ocean is temperature water salts light zooplankto n Question 15 In an El Nio year: the eastward flow of Pacific warm water weakens and the flow is reversed and warm water flows towards the Asia. atmospheric pressure falls over Asia and rises over South America equatorial trade winds strengthen, and warm water moves eastward toward South and Central America and California. Coastal upwelling in the eastern Pacific (Western South America) dwindles or stops. North and South America experience drought due to loss of moisture. question set 1 / 1 point Question 1 Identify the choice below that is not influenced by ocean/atmosphere interactions. monsoons ozone concentration El Nio/La Nia the North Atlantic Oscillation hurricanes Question 2 Gyres 1 / 1 point 0 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

are circular or spiral ocean currents centered around 25 to 30 north and south latitudes rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counter-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere driven by easterly winds at low latitudes and westerly winds at high latitudes. all of the choice are characteristics of gyres Question 3 The rising of cold water from deeper layers to replace warmer surface water is called upwelling downwellin g sinking waves Coriolis 1 / 1 point Question 4 The gently sloping shallow submerged surface surrounding a continent and extending from the shoreline toward the deep ocean is termed continental shelf continental slope continental rise continental margin ocean basin question set 1 / 1 point Question 5 Which portion of the continental margin is steepest? continental slope continental shelf continental rise 1 / 1 point Question 6 Offshore winds are more likely responsible for which of the following? Upwelling 1/1 point

Down welling Fog Sinking of shore water Keeping nutrients at the bottom of the ocean Question 7 Cyclone is another name for __________. large wind storm trade winds high-pressure system low-pressure system Question 8 Estuaries form when sea level ________. rises drops remains unchanged fluctuates widely 1 / 1 point Question 9 Which one of the following is NOT one of the three broad subdivisions of the ocean floor? ocean basin floor continental margin oceanic ridge coastal plain Question 10 Cool, salty water is most likely to form The north Atlantic current Slow moving currents Huge waves Density currents Surface currents Question 11 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

Deep-ocean trenches are associated with: active tectonic plate margins abyssal plains mid-ocean ridge broad continental shelves question set 1 / 1 point Question 12 Which of the following is true of the North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW)? It is the biggest water mass in the oceans. It is the densest water mass in the oceans. It flows underneath the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). It helps pull the Gulf Stream southward. Question 13 The key factor for photosynthesis in the ocean is temperature water salts light zooplankto n Question 14 Which of the salts is most abundant in sea water? potassium bromide sodium bicarbonate magnesium chloride sodium chloride hydrogen borate Question 15 In an El Nio year: the eastward flow of Pacific warm water weakens and the flow is reversed and warm water flows towards the Asia. atmospheric pressure falls over Asia and rises over South America 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

equatorial trade winds strengthen, and warm water moves eastward toward South and Central America and California. Coastal upwelling in the eastern Pacific (Western South America) dwindles or stops. North and South America experience drought due to loss of moisture. Question 1 / 1 point 1 Abyssal plains are part of the continental margin. True Fals e Question 2 1 / 1 point The twilight zone of the ocean is called the abyssopelagi c epipelagic mesopelagic bathypelagic coastal 1 / 1 point Question 3 Identify the choice below that is not influenced by ocean/atmosphere interactions. monsoons ozone concentration El Nio/La Nia the North Atlantic Oscillation hurricanes 0 / 1 point Question 4 The gently sloping shallow submerged surface surrounding a continent and extending from the shoreline toward the deep ocean is termed continental shelf continental slope continental rise continental margin ocean basin

question set 1 / 1 point Question 5 The ________ system is a broad, rugged, elevated feature on the ocean floor that forms a continuous belt that winds around the globe. Emperor chain asthenosphere deep-ocean trench mid-ocean ridge continental rise 1 / 1 point Question 6 Which one of the following is NOT one of the three broad subdivisions of the ocean floor? ocean basin floor continental margin oceanic ridge coastal plain Question 7 Deep-ocean trenches are associated with: active tectonic plate margins abyssal plains mid-ocean ridge broad continental shelves 1 / 1 point Question 8 Offshore winds are more likely responsible for which of the following? Upwelling Down welling Fog Sinking of shore water Keeping nutrients at the bottom of the ocean Question 9 Which portion of the continental margin is steepest? continental 0 / 1 point 0 / 1 point

slope continental shelf continental rise Question 10 Cyclone is another name for __________. large wind storm trade winds high-pressure system low-pressure system Question 11 Cool, salty water is most likely to form The north Atlantic current Slow moving currents Huge waves Density currents Surface currents question set Question 12 In an El Nio year: 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point 1 / 1 point

the eastward flow of Pacific warm water weakens and the flow is reversed and warm water flows towards the Asia. atmospheric pressure falls over Asia and rises over South America equatorial trade winds strengthen, and warm water moves eastward toward South and Central America and California. Coastal upwelling in the eastern Pacific (Western South America) dwindles or stops. North and South America experience drought due to loss of moisture. Question 13 Which of the following is true of the North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW)? It is the biggest water mass in the oceans. It is the densest water mass in the oceans. It flows underneath the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). 1/1 point

It helps pull the Gulf Stream southward. Question 14 The key factor for photosynthesis in the ocean is temperature water salts light zooplankto n 0 / 1 point Question 15 Which of the following increases the oceans effectiveness as a carbon sink?

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Light and nutrient in large enough quantities for primary productivity to exceed consumption. Dead, decomposing, matter sediments and upwelling brings the nutrients back to the surface. Ocean warming which releases CO2 into the atmosphere. Pollution reduces sunlight penetration and thus will slow down photosynthesis. Turbulence will have a similar effect as pollution.