Physical Oceanography

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

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

• It sinks

• It remains at the same level

• It rises

• It evaporates

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

• It rises

• It sinks

• It remains at the same level

• It evaporates

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

• Solar radiation

• Wind stress

• Aquatic vegetation

• River discharge

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

• Tidal movements

• Density differences

• Wind stress

• Coastal runoff

What causes tidal movements that influence coastal waters?

• The Earth's rotation

• The gravitational pull of the sun and moon

• Oceanic currents

• Thermal expansion

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

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

• Deflection to the right

• Deflection upwards

• Deflection to the left

• No deflection

What is the name of the wind belt found at approximately 30° latitude north and south where winds are predominantly calm?

• Doldrums

• Horse latitudes

• Polar easterlies

• NE trade winds

Which wind belt is found nearest to the equator?

• NE trade winds

• SE trade winds

• Doldrums

• Horse latitudes