Ocean Circulation — Unit test Answers

Which feature separates watersheds?

A 2-column table with 4 rows. The first column labeled wave has entries W, X, Y, Z. The second column labeled Observations has entries its motion is perpendicular to wave motion, its particles move up and down, its particles only move small amounts, its motion is parallel to wave motion.

Which is one benefit that mangrove trees provide to surrounding coastal wetlands?

What is common between transverse waves and longitudinal waves?

A scientist observes a geyser erupting. Which two objects must be interacting beneath the surface?

In which direction does wave energy travel in the ocean?

Which statement can be made about the amplitude of any transverse wave?

In which direction of the wave motion do longitudinal waves transfer energy?

Energy output readings from tidal power plants in the ocean are low one day compared to the rest of the month.Which event is the most likely cause?

Which relatively flat feature of the ocean floor is in the open ocean and borders the continental shelf?

Where does warm water accumulate in the Pacific Ocean during El Niño?

Which statement explains one way that lakes form?

Why is the unsaturated zone not filled with water?

Study this map.

Levi observed properties of three different waves and recorded observations about each one in his chart.

Which describes one feature of deep ocean currents?

What percentage of Earth’s water is fresh water?

Which do sound waves travel fastest through?

Which part of the shallow ocean descends sharply away from the continental shelf?