LTSC Quiz week 5 - Earth Sciences 2022

Oceans cover about __% of the Earth's surface.

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Part 1!

Why do Ocean currents occur?

• Chemicals in saltwater

• Neptune swinging his trident

• Global Ocean Conveyer Belt

• Tectonic plates

Part 2!

Why do Ocean currents occur?

• Active Volcanoes

• Human boating and fishing activity

• Tides

• Poseidon

Part 3!

Which of the following is not a reason ocean currents occur?

• Wind

• Tides

• Thermohaline circulation

• Nimbus Effect

• Global Ocean Conveyer Belt

Smaller bodies of saltwater are called:

• lakes

• oceans

• seas

• rivers

• estuaries

If the sea level continues to rise, the Republic of Fiji could become the new version of this fictional island that inspired several movies and books.

• Azkaban

• Atlantis

• Isla Nublar

• Themyscira

Tsunamis are caused by

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes or underwater volcanic eruptions

• Tides

• Ocean currents

• Reverberations from loud music at beach concerts

Molecules that are attracted to water are:

• Hydrophilic

• Hydrophobic

• Hydroelastic

• Hydrosoluble

• Hydroelectric

A large part of the Earth's water exists in solid form. What do call water frozen in soil?

• Permafrost

• Skating rinks

• Avalanches

• Snowcaps

• Tundra

When is water at it's densest?

• As a gas

• As plasma

• After it freezes

• Before it freezes

• After you drink it