Geophysics of the Oceans
Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge on the Geophysics of the Oceans, covering various aspects such as ocean basin structure, plate tectonics, marine geophysics, and ocean circulation. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: geophysics oceans plate tectonics marine geophysics ocean circulation |
What is the largest ocean basin on Earth?
What is the process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges?
Which of these is NOT a type of seismic wave generated by earthquakes?
What is the term used to describe the process by which oceanic plates are recycled back into the mantle?
Which ocean current is responsible for transporting warm water from the tropics to the polar regions?
What is the term used to describe the vertical movement of water in the ocean caused by changes in temperature and salinity?
Which of these is NOT a major type of ocean basin?
What is the term used to describe the process by which sediment is transported from land to the ocean?
Which of these is NOT a type of marine geophysical survey method?
What is the term used to describe the process by which ocean water moves from the surface to the deep ocean?
Which of these is NOT a major type of ocean current?
What is the term used to describe the process by which ocean water is heated by the sun?
Which of these is NOT a type of marine sediment?
What is the term used to describe the process by which ocean water is cooled by the atmosphere?
Which of these is NOT a type of marine geophysical instrument?