Physical Oceanography
Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Physical Oceanography, including ocean circulation, waves, tides, and properties of seawater. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: physical oceanography ocean circulation waves tides seawater properties |
Which of the following is the primary driving force behind ocean circulation?
What is the name given to the large-scale ocean current that flows from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean?
Which type of wave is characterized by a circular motion of water particles?
What is the term used to describe the vertical rise and fall of sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?
Which property of seawater is responsible for its ability to support marine life?
What is the term used to describe the process by which seawater becomes denser as its temperature decreases?
Which of the following is the primary factor that determines the density of seawater?
What is the term used to describe the vertical mixing of ocean water due to differences in density?
Which type of wave is characterized by a back-and-forth motion of water particles?
What is the term used to describe the process by which seawater becomes less dense as its temperature increases?
Which of the following is the primary factor that determines the temperature of seawater?
What is the term used to describe the horizontal movement of ocean water?
Which type of wave is characterized by a long wavelength and low frequency?
What is the term used to describe the process by which seawater becomes denser as its salinity increases?
Which of the following is the primary factor that determines the salinity of seawater?