4.7 Oceans Review

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Salinity

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The measure of salt dissolved in water

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Based on the notes, what is the student studying? Options: The Atlantic Ocean, Tsunamis, Tides, The Gulf Stream

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The Gulf Stream

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Which is the DEEPEST part of the ocean? Options: Ocean Trench, Abyssal Plain, Continental Shelf, Continental Slope

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Ocean Trench

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How do ocean currents form?

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Wind patterns & temperature differences in water

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Which depth has the LOWEST salinity level?

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1000 meters

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What can you infer based on the graph?

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Salinity is highest on the surface

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About what is the salinity at 1500 meters?

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34.5

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What is the MAIN cause of the tides?

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Moon's gravitational pull

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What is the flattest part of the ocean floor?

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Abyssal Plain

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Which organism could be a PRODUCER in the ocean food web? Options: Baby fish, Whales, Algae, Invertebrates (shellfish)

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Algae