Chapter 19 Ocean Water Flashcards

Front

Where does most oxygen enter the ocean from?

Back

the atmosphere.

Front

Gases dissolve most easily in:

• shallow ocean water
• salty ocean water
• warm ocean water
• cold ocean water

Back

cold ocean water

Front

What does ocean water temperature depend on besides the solar energy an area receives?

Back

Salinity

Front

As ocean water becomes colder, it also becomes

Back

denser.

Front

Two factors that affect the salinity of ocean water are

Back

precipitation and evaporation.

Front

Cold ocean water sinks and moves through the

Back

ocean’s thermocline.

Front

How do marine organisms help balance the chemistry of ocean water?

Back

Returning other nutrients and gases to the water.

Front

What is called the "foundation of life" in the ocean? Options: whales, minerals, salt, plankton

Back

plankton

Front

Where are nutrients in ocean water stored?

Back

In deep water.

Front

Which of the following live in the pelagic zone? Options: sponges, worms, marine mammals, sea lilies

Back

marine mammals