Marine Science Final Exam

Front

Earth’s rotation has no effect on ocean currents.

Back

False

Front

Deep-water mound-building corals lack which of the following? Calcium carbonate, Any type of polyp structure, The ability to sexually reproduce, Zooxanthellae, The ability to reproduce asexually

Back

Zooxanthellae

Front

Nutrients from deep-water environments are brought to the surface by surface currents.

Back

True

Front

Winds are created because of the uneven heating of the Earth.

Back

True

Front

The turning of ocean currents to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere is a result of upwelling.

Back

False

Front

Upwelling discourages plankton growth.

Back

False

Front

What concept is illustrated in the following figure? Options: a. The Great Ocean Seaway, b. The Great Ocean Racetrack, c. The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt, d. The Great Ocean Rift

Back

The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt

Front

Surface currents are caused by

Back

winds

Front

Density depends on ____: weight, mass, volume, mass and volume

Back

mass and volume

Front

A cork is able to float on water because it is ____.

Back

less dense than the water