Physical Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

12th Grade

49 Qs

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Physical Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

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49 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the principles of fluid movement, fluid moves from areas of ______ pressure to areas of ______ pressure.

Lower; higher

Higher; lower

Equal; equal

None of the above

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to warm fluid in the context of fluid movement?

It sinks

It remains at the same level

It rises

It evaporates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does cold fluid do according to the principles of fluid movement?

It rises

It sinks

It remains at the same level

It evaporates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main sources of water circulation that affects surface oceanic waters?

Solar radiation

Wind stress

Aquatic vegetation

River discharge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor contributes to water circulation in deep oceanic waters according to the diagram?

Tidal movements

Density differences

Wind stress

Coastal runoff

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes tidal movements that influence coastal waters?

The Earth's rotation

The gravitational pull of the sun and moon

Oceanic currents

Thermal expansion

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the direction of deflection of surface waters in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect?

Deflection to the left

Deflection to the right

No deflection

Deflection downwards

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