Aquatic Science Day 1 Final Review

Front

Define a watershed.

Back

All the land from which water drains into a specific body of water.

Front

What is a crucial condition for ocean waters to form a hurricane?

Back

Ocean waters must be at least 79 degrees.

Front

What is the rule regarding horseplay in the classroom?

Back

Always against the rules.

Front

Which is not true about salty water?

Back

Floats on top of freshwater.

Front

How does salinity affect density?

Back

Higher.

Front

What is salinity?

Back

The concentration of salt in water.

Front

What is the primary source of ocean salinity?

Back

Rivers carrying minerals and salts to the ocean.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and the density of water?

Back

As temperature increases, density decreases.

Front

What is the significance of ocean currents?

Back

They regulate climate and distribute heat around the planet.

Front

What is the role of phytoplankton in aquatic ecosystems?

Back

They produce oxygen and serve as the base of the food web.