Oceanography Quarter 1 Review for Midterm Exam

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The oldest crustal material on Earth is found

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The center of the continents.

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Latitude lines are

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Parallel and measure distance north and south of the equator.

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The force that drives the movement of lithospheric plates is

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Convection.

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Most of the world's water (97%) is found in

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The world's oceans.

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The outermost layer of the earth is the

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Lithosphere.

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What is oceanography?

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The study of the ocean, including its ecosystems, currents, and geology.

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What is the significance of the thermohaline circulation?

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It regulates climate by distributing heat and nutrients in the ocean.

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Define salinity.

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The concentration of salts in water, typically measured in parts per thousand (ppt).

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What is the role of phytoplankton in the ocean?

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They are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the ocean that are driven by wind, temperature, and salinity differences.