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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which letter on the diagram shows the region where coral reefs are most likely to be found?
W
X
Y
Z
Which of the following form the pattern of surface currents on Earth?
high and low tides
the Sun's gravitational pull and Earth's rotation
global winds and the Coriolis effect
the Moon's gravitational pull and Earth's tilt on
its axis
What causes tides?
the pull of Earth's gravity
the pull of the ocean's gravity
the pull of the Moon's gravity
the pull of waves caused by storms
What is the ocean feature at point Y?
continental slope
midocean ridge
seamount
trench
The hurricanes that hit the eastern coast of the United States are formed in which ocean?
Arctic
Atlantic
Indian
Pacific
A sample of sea water was shown to have a
salinity of 35.0 Practical Salinity Units. Based on
the graph, at what depth was the sample most
likely taken?
The sample was taken about 33 meters below
sea level.
The sample was taken about 50 meters below
sea level.
The sample was taken about 200 meters below
sea level.
The sample was taken about 800 meters below
sea level.
Which area on the diagram most likely has water with the highest salinity?
W
X
Y
Z
What is the most likely cause of ocean waves?
A. temperature differences in the water
B. density differences in the water
C. changes in sunlight
D. surface winds
______________are the daily rise and fall of Earth’s waters on its coastlines.
waves
currents
tides
density
Which of the following has the biggest effect on
deep ocean currents?
tides and salinity
temperature and wind
tides and wind
temperature and salinity
