Chapter 8 Test Prep Game
What causes a surface current? Earth’s Orbit Wind Earth’s Rotation Temperature
What causes a surface current? Earth’s Orbit Wind Earth’s Rotation Temperature
How can an increase in CO2 in the air affect seawater? O2 levels rise O2 levels fall pH falls pH rises
How can an increase in CO2 in the air affect seawater? O2 levels rise O2 levels fall pH falls pH rises
Water that has a lower salinity than average is _______. Seawater Gyre Marine Brackish
Water that has a lower salinity than average is _______. Seawater Gyre Marine Brackish
A(n) __________ occurs when the Earth, Moon and Sun are in a straight line. Spring Tide Neap Tide High Tide Low Tide
A(n) __________ occurs when the Earth, Moon and Sun are in a straight line. Spring Tide Neap Tide High Tide Low Tide
A ____________ is a large volume of water flowing in one direction. Tsunami Tidal Range Upwelling Current
A ____________ is a large volume of water flowing in one direction. Tsunami Tidal Range Upwelling Current
A(n) _______ carries warm and cold water in a circular system. Upwelling Tsunami Gyre Harmful Algal Bloom
A(n) _______ carries warm and cold water in a circular system. Upwelling Tsunami Gyre Harmful Algal Bloom
A(n) _________ is a vertical movement of water towards the surface. Upwelling Tsunami Gyre Harmful Algal Bloom
A(n) _________ is a vertical movement of water towards the surface. Upwelling Tsunami Gyre Harmful Algal Bloom
Which is NOT a cause of tsunamis? Earthquakes Landslides Volcanic Eruptions Hurricanes
Which is NOT a cause of tsunamis? Earthquakes Landslides Volcanic Eruptions Hurricanes
Which moves water horizontally? Density Current Temperature Currents Surface Currents Upwellings
Which moves water horizontally? Density Current Temperature Currents Surface Currents Upwellings
Which is NOT an consequence of rising ocean temperature? Coral Bleaching Shells Dissolving Glacial Melting Rising Sea Level
Which is NOT an consequence of rising ocean temperature? Coral Bleaching Shells Dissolving Glacial Melting Rising Sea Level
Fertilizer runoff from agricultural areas can cause and excess of __________. Acid CO2 Salts Nutrients
Fertilizer runoff from agricultural areas can cause and excess of __________. Acid CO2 Salts Nutrients
Currents south of the equator turn CCW because of _______________. The Coriolis Effect Cold Water Rising The Warm Equator Cold Polar Regions
Currents south of the equator turn CCW because of _______________. The Coriolis Effect Cold Water Rising The Warm Equator Cold Polar Regions
Tides are caused by ___________________. The rise and fall of water Changes in ocean salinity The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon The interaction between sand and seawater
Tides are caused by ___________________. The rise and fall of water Changes in ocean salinity The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon The interaction between sand and seawater
_______ is the highest point in a wave. Trough Crest Wavelength Wave Height
_______ is the highest point in a wave. Trough Crest Wavelength Wave Height
A(n) __________ is a collapsing wave. Crest Trough Breaker Tide
A(n) __________ is a collapsing wave. Crest Trough Breaker Tide
In which direction do currents flow in the Northern Hemisphere? Counter Clockwise (CCW) Clockwise (CW) From North to South From South to North
In which direction do currents flow in the Northern Hemisphere? Counter Clockwise (CCW) Clockwise (CW) From North to South From South to North d
How long does it take to complete one cycle of the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt? 1 year 100 years 1,000 years 10 years
How long does it take to complete one cycle of the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt? 1 year 100 years 1,000 years 10 years d
What are the names of the 5 oceans? Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic, Southern Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern Indian, Antarctic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Antarctic
What are the names of the 5 oceans? Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Antarctic, Southern Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern Indian, Antarctic, Pacific, Arctic, Southern Indian, Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Antarctic d
Which ocean is the largest and deepest? Indian Atlantic Pacific Arctic
Which ocean is the largest and deepest? Indian Atlantic Pacific Arctic
When did the oceans begin to form? 4.2 Billion Years Ago 3.5 Million Years Ago 4.2 Billion Years Ago 100,000 Years Ago 542 Million Years Ago
When did the oceans begin to form? 4.2 Billion Years Ago 3.5 Million Years Ago 4.2 Billion Years Ago 100,000 Years Ago 542 Million Years Ago d
What are the three main ingredients of seawater? Chlorine, Sodium, Carbon Sodium, Sulfate, Nitrogen Chlorine, Sulfate, Potassium Chlorine, Sodium, Sulfate
What are the three main ingredients of seawater? Chlorine, Sodium, Carbon Sodium, Sulfate, Nitrogen Chlorine, Sulfate, Potassium Chlorine, Sodium, Sulfate d
Which of the following seafloor features is closest to a continent? Continental Slope Trench Continental Margin Abyssal Plain
Which of the following seafloor features is closest to a continent? Continental Slope Trench Continental Margin Abyssal Plain d
What are the two main Seafloor resources? Energy and Sand Energy and Minerals Sand and Minerals Water and Sand
What are the two main Seafloor resources? Energy and Sand Energy and Minerals Sand and Minerals Water and Sand d
What is the name for the large, flat areas across the deepest part of the seafloor? Mid-Ocean Ridges Ocean Trenches Abyssal Plains Continental Margins
What is the name for the large, flat areas across the deepest part of the seafloor? Mid-Ocean Ridges Ocean Trenches Abyssal Plains Continental Margins d
What is a Tidal Range? A mountain that occurs at Low Tide The height difference between High and Low Tide A mountain that occurs at High Tide The height difference between Spring and Neap Tide
A mountain that occurs at Low Tide What is a Tidal Range? A mountain that occurs at Low Tide The height difference between High and Low Tide A mountain that occurs at High Tide The height difference between Spring and Neap Tide d
What is the largest ocean pollution source? Shipping Spills Trash Dumping Airborne Pollutants Land Runoff
What is the largest ocean pollution source? Shipping Spills Trash Dumping Airborne Pollutants Land Runoff
Which of the following is NOT a type of ocean pollution? Melting Ice Caps Solid Waste Excess Sediments Excess Nutrients
Which of the following is NOT a type of ocean pollution? Melting Ice Caps Solid Waste Excess Sediments Excess Nutrients
How large is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? About the Size of Rhode Island About the Size of Indiana About Twice the Size of Texas About the Size of the United States
How large is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? About the Size of Rhode Island About the Size of Indiana About Twice the Size of Texas About the Size of the United States
What is the main source of excess nutrients in the oceans? Hospital Waste Dumping Vitamins in the Ocean Removing Trees from Shorelines Fertilizers and Other Farm Products
What is the main source of excess nutrients in the oceans? Hospital Waste Dumping Vitamins in the Ocean Removing Trees from Shorelines Fertilizers and Other Farm Products d
How much of a change in ocean temperature is required for Coral Bleaching to start?
How much of a change in ocean temperature is required for Coral Bleaching to start?
Tie-Breaker Question: How deep is the Mariana Trench (in feet)? Note: Must be closest to the correct answer without going over.
Tie-Breaker Question: How deep is the Mariana Trench (in feet)? Note: Must be closest to the correct answer without going over.