Specific Heat of Seawater Online Test

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Specific Heat of Seawater

Description: Test your knowledge on the specific heat of seawater, a crucial property in understanding ocean dynamics and climate.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: oceanography specific heat seawater properties

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What is the specific heat of seawater?

1.0 J/g °C
4.18 J/g °C
3.9 J/g °C
2.1 J/g °C

How does the specific heat of seawater compare to that of pure water?

It is higher than pure water.
It is lower than pure water.
It is the same as pure water.
It varies depending on the temperature.

What is the significance of the specific heat of seawater in ocean dynamics?

It affects ocean currents.
It influences the formation of waves.
It determines the ocean's heat capacity.
All of the above.

How does the specific heat of seawater vary with temperature?

It increases with increasing temperature.
It decreases with increasing temperature.
It remains constant with temperature.
It varies irregularly with temperature.

Which factor primarily influences the specific heat of seawater?

Salinity
Temperature
Pressure
Dissolved gases

How does salinity affect the specific heat of seawater?

It increases the specific heat.
It decreases the specific heat.
It has no effect on the specific heat.
The effect varies depending on the temperature.

What is the specific heat of seawater at a salinity of 35 parts per thousand (ppt)?

3.9 J/g °C
4.0 J/g °C
4.1 J/g °C
4.2 J/g °C

How does the specific heat of seawater affect the ocean's heat capacity?

It determines the amount of heat the ocean can store.
It influences the rate at which the ocean heats up.
It affects the distribution of heat within the ocean.
All of the above.

What is the relationship between the specific heat of seawater and ocean currents?

Higher specific heat leads to stronger currents.
Lower specific heat leads to weaker currents.
Specific heat has no influence on ocean currents.
The relationship varies depending on the latitude.

How does the specific heat of seawater affect the formation of waves?

Higher specific heat reduces wave height.
Lower specific heat increases wave height.
Specific heat has no effect on wave formation.
The relationship varies depending on the wind speed.

Which marine organism is known for its ability to regulate its body temperature despite changes in the surrounding seawater temperature?

Tuna
Shark
Dolphin
Jellyfish

What is the approximate specific heat of seawater at a temperature of 20 °C and a salinity of 35 ppt?

3.95 J/g °C
4.05 J/g °C
4.15 J/g °C
4.25 J/g °C

How does the specific heat of seawater influence the ocean's response to climate change?

It affects the rate of sea level rise.
It influences the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
It impacts the distribution of marine life.
All of the above.

Which ocean basin has the highest average specific heat?

Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean

How does the specific heat of seawater affect the ocean's ability to store heat?

Higher specific heat leads to greater heat storage capacity.
Lower specific heat leads to greater heat storage capacity.
Specific heat has no influence on heat storage capacity.
The relationship varies depending on the depth of the water.

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