FY23 AMS Semester Exam Review (Ch. 1-3)

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon

Front

In sea-floor spreading, where does molten material rise from the mantle?

Back

Along mid-ocean ridges.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the formula for density?

Back

Density = mass / volume

Front

What is one reason scientists believe a warming climate may cause a saltier ocean?

Back

Evaporation will happen at a faster rate.

Front

What is the primary force that drives ocean currents?

Back

Wind and the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and density in seawater?

Back

As temperature increases, density decreases.

Front

What is the role of the Moon in ocean tides?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull causes the rise and fall of sea levels.

Front

What is the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide?

Back

Spring tides occur during full and new moons, while neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

Front

What is the significance of the Coriolis effect in ocean currents?

Back

It causes currents to curve due to the Earth's rotation.