Problem 13
In which direction does the Coriolis effect cause currents in the northern hemisphere to turn? A) east C) counterclockwise B) south D) clockwise
Problem 13
On June 17th 2003, in Santa Barbara, California, the morning low tide was measured at \(-0.365 \mathrm{~m}\). High tide was measured at \(1.12 \mathrm{~m}\). Calculate the tidal range between these tides.
Problem 14
Tides are affected by the positions of which celestial bodies? A) Earth and the Moon B) Earth, the Moon, and the Sun C) Venus, Earth, and Mars D) the Sun, Earth, and Mars
Problem 14
Explain what the term steady state means in relation to ocean salinity. What processes keep ocean salinity in a steady state?
Problem 15
Explain how the ocean can influence the climate of an area.
Problem 16
Draw a diagram that explains the process of upwelling. An area of upwelling exists off of the western coast of South America. During El Niño events, upwelling does not occur and surface water is warm and nutrientpoor. What effect could this change have on the marine organisms in this area?
Problem 17
Recognize Cause and Effect What causes upwelling? What effect does it have? What can happen when upwelling stops?
Problem 18
Compare and contrast ocean waves and ocean currents.
Problem 18
What is the Coriolis effect? Explain how it affects ocean surface currents.
Problem 20
Recognize Cause and Effect In the Mediterranean Sea, a density current forms because of the high rate of evaporation of water from the surface. How can evaporation cause a density current?
