Ocea-101 Exam 1 Review

Front

What process causes sediments like quartz to become rounded?

Back

Sediments become rounded through tumbling and rolling, which roughs out their edges.

Front

What is the term for when water is attracted to other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

What small, rounded, glassy sphere is thought to be formed by the impact of a meteor?

Back

Tektite

Front

What effect does too much CO2 have on ocean water?

Back

It makes the ocean acidic.

Front

What is the term for the attraction between water molecules?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is surface tension?

Back

Surface tension is the cohesive force at the surface of a liquid that makes it behave like a stretched elastic membrane.

Front

What is the primary component of ocean water?

Back

Salt (sodium chloride) is the primary component of ocean water.

Front

What is the process of sediment deposition?

Back

Sediment deposition is the process by which sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or air) and accumulate.

Front

What is the significance of ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents play a crucial role in regulating climate, distributing heat, and influencing weather patterns.

Front

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.