Exploring the Oceans

How many ocean is the global ocean divided into?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

The largest ocean is the:

• Pacific
• Arctic
• Atlantic
• Indian

The smallest ocean is the

• Pacific
• Arctic
• Indian
• Atlantic

The earth's surface has remained basically the same over time.

• True
• False

The most abundant dissolved solid in the ocean is:

• Salt/Sodium Chloride
• Co2/Carbon Dioxide
• Methanol Gas
• Pollutants

Salinity: a measure of the amount of ______ in a given amount of liquid.

• Pollution
• Ice
• Salt
• Chlorine

Coastal waters in COOLER, MORE HUMID places have ______ salinity.

• Higher
• Lower

As the ocean's DEPTH increases, its temperate ____.

• Increases
• Decreases

Water into the ocean can be divided into ___ layers based on temperature.  Temperature at the surface is much ____ than the average water  temperature.

• 5; cooler
• 3; cooler
• 5; cooler
• 3; warmer

Water temperatures in the ocean's surface zone vary depending on ___ and the time of year.

• longitide
• latitude
• depth
• weather