Oceanography Flashcard 2024

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What do people depend on ocean organisms for?

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People depend on ocean organisms for minerals, fuels, food, and water.

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What causes the curving of air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?

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The curving of air to the right in the Northern Hemisphere is caused by Earth's rotation and is called the Coriolis effect.

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What is the wind speed indicated by a station model showing 25 knots?

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The wind speed indicated is 25 knots.

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Where is most of the world's fresh water found?

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Most of the world's fresh water is found in glaciers and ice caps.

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What best describes the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream is an ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States.

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Define oceanography.

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Oceanography is the study of the ocean, including its ecosystems, currents, and geology.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air and water, due to Earth's rotation.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.

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What is the significance of the Gulf Stream?

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The Gulf Stream plays a crucial role in regulating climate by transporting warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a region.