Physical Oceanography Part 2

Multiple Choice

True or False: In an Ekman Spiral, the layers move together and energy transfers from layer to layer.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Upwelling is beneficial because:

• It causes a decrease in storm activity

• It creates warmer waters.

• It increases the strength of currents.

• It brings in nutrients.

Multiple Choice

True or false: The El Nino - Southern OScillation can cause an increase in upwelling which increases primary production.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Cyclones can form when:

• Cool moisture gets drawn into a low-pressure area

• Winds get drawn into a low-pressure area

• Cool moisture gets drawn into a high-pressure area

• Winds get drawn into a high-pressure area

Multiple Choice

which of the following helps to "mix" the ocean and balance the climate?

• Thermohaline Circulation

• The Great Ocean Conveyor

• Trade Winds

• Convection Cells

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layer of the ocean is a "permanent" thermocline layer.