Ekman Transport

What is Ekman Transport and how does it affect ocean currents?

• Ekman Transport only affects deep ocean currents, not surface currents.

• Ekman Transport affects ocean currents by causing surface waters to move at an angle to the wind direction, leading to the formation of ocean currents.

• Ekman Transport is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon on ocean waters.

• Ekman Transport leads to the formation of hurricanes in the ocean.

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Describe the process of Ekman Transport in the ocean.

• Ekman Transport is only observed in freshwater lakes

• Ekman Transport is a result of water movement parallel to the wind direction

• Ekman Transport is the net movement of water at 90 degrees to the wind direction due to the Coriolis effect.

• Ekman Transport is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon

Why is understanding Ekman Transport important for marine ecosystems?

• Understanding Ekman Transport helps in predicting the direction and speed of ocean currents, which influence the distribution of nutrients and organisms in marine ecosystems.

• Understanding Ekman Transport helps in predicting weather patterns in marine ecosystems.

• Ekman Transport is only relevant for freshwater ecosystems.

• Ekman Transport has no impact on marine ecosystems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Discuss the relationship between Ekman Transport and nutrient availability in the ocean.

• Ekman Transport leads to a decrease in nutrient availability by pushing surface waters away from nutrient-rich areas.

• Nutrient availability in the ocean is not affected by Ekman Transport.

• Ekman Transport causes upwelling of nutrient-rich deep water towards the surface, increasing nutrient availability in the ocean.

• Ekman Transport causes a decrease in nutrient availability by trapping nutrients deep in the ocean.

How do oceanographers study and measure Ekman Transport in the ocean?

• Ekman Transport in the ocean is studied by analyzing cloud patterns from satellite images.

• Oceanographers use instruments like ADCPs and satellite altimetry to measure Ekman Transport in the ocean.

• Measuring Ekman Transport in the ocean involves collecting sediment samples from the seafloor.

• Oceanographers use drones and submarines to measure Ekman Transport in the ocean.

Explain the concept of Ekman Spiral.

• The Ekman Spiral is a type of tornado that forms over the ocean

• Ekman Spiral is a dance move popular in Scandinavia

• The Ekman Spiral is a theory that describes the effect of wind on the ocean surface currents, creating a spiral pattern of water movement with depth due to the Coriolis effect.

• Ekman Spiral refers to a type of shellfish found in deep-sea trenches

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What is the Ekman transport system?

• A system that circulates nutrients in the ocean water

• A system that circulates heat in the ocean water

• A system that circulates oxygen in the ocean water

• A system that circulates carbon dioxide in the ocean water

What is the net movement of water in an infinitely deep spiral Ekman transport system?

• At a 90-degree angle to the wind direction

• In the same direction as the wind

• In the opposite direction of the wind

• In a random direction

What is the effect of the Ekman transport system near the eastern seaboard of North America?

• Water moves away from the continent

• Water moves towards the continent

• Water sinks near the continent

• Water rises near the continent

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What is the purpose of the Ekman transport system in the ocean?

• To circulate nutrients and maintain life

• To create ocean currents for navigation

• To generate energy from wave motion

• To regulate the pH level of seawater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6