Marine Ecology Unit 1 Review

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Movement of continental plates on the surface of the earth is called

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continental drift

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What is the outermost layer of the earth?

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crust

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Water at the bottom of the ocean is

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colder and more salty

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Which coast has larger waves?

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West coast because it has a steep continental shelf.

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Which can cause a Tsunami?

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all of these (earthquake, landslide, volcano, meteor)

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What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

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Wind and the Earth's rotation.

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Define 'continental shelf'.

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The submerged border of a continent that slopes gently into the ocean.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?

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They are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between oceanic and continental crust?

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Oceanic crust is thinner and denser than continental crust.

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What is a gyre?

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A large system of rotating ocean currents.