Ocean Properties

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What changes temperature more quickly, water or land?

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Land changes temperature more quickly than water.

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What is the result of melting glaciers and polar ice caps?

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Melting glaciers and polar ice caps will result in sea-levels rising.

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Very slight increases in the acidity of seawater __________ marine organisms that make shells.

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Very slight increases in the acidity of seawater is unhealthy and stresses marine organisms that make shells.

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Why is seawater typically denser than freshwater?

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Seawater is typically denser than freshwater due to higher salinity.

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Which process adds oxygen to the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis adds oxygen to the atmosphere.

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What is the primary reason for the ocean's high heat capacity?

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The ocean's high heat capacity is primarily due to the hydrogen bonds between water molecules.

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How does ocean acidification affect marine life?

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Ocean acidification can harm marine life, particularly organisms that rely on calcium carbonate to form shells.

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What is the significance of thermohaline circulation in the ocean?

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Thermohaline circulation is significant because it helps regulate global climate by distributing heat and nutrients.

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What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

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Oceans act as a major carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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What is the effect of increased sea surface temperatures on weather patterns?

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Increased sea surface temperatures can lead to more intense storms and altered weather patterns.