Chapter 16 The Dynamic Ocean
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1.
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What is upwelling?
Back
Upwelling is the rising of cold water from deeper layers of the ocean to replace warmer surface water.
2.
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What process leads to the formation of barrier islands?
Back
Barrier islands form as a result of deposition, where sediments accumulate and build up.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a wave-cut platform?
Back
A wave-cut platform is NOT a depositional shoreline feature; it is formed by erosion.
4.
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Front
What causes ocean surface currents?
Back
Ocean surface currents are caused by friction between the ocean and wind on its surface.
5.
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How does the formation of icebergs affect ocean water density?
Back
The formation of icebergs increases the density of ocean water by removing freshwater and leaving salt behind.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define deposition in the context of oceanography.
Back
Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations, contributing to the formation of features like barrier islands.
7.
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What is the Coriolis effect?
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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as ocean currents, due to the rotation of the Earth.
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