S1 Introduction to Oceanography Final

Front

What is the most recently added ocean?

Back

Southern Ocean

Front

Which ocean lies entirely below 60 degrees south latitude?

Back

Southern Ocean

Front

Identify ocean 'D'.

Back

Indian Ocean

Front

What phenomenon is associated with the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench?

Back

Subduction

Front

What is the average sea surface salinity?

Back

35 ppt

Front

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

Back

Wind and the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the term for the boundary where two tectonic plates meet?

Back

Plate boundary.

Front

What is the process by which ocean water becomes saltier?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What is the main driver of ocean circulation?

Back

Thermohaline circulation.