IB Marine Science Topic 3 Review

What is the main driver of atmospheric circulation as described by the tricellular model?

• Earth's rotation

• Thermal properties of water

• Differential heating of Earth's surface

• Gravity

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How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents?

• It changes their speed but not direction.

• It deflects their path to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

• It prevents currents from forming.

• It increases the temperature of ocean currents.

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What determines the development of waves on the ocean surface?

• Ocean depth and salinity

• Wind speed, duration, and fetch

• Atmospheric pressure and temperature

• Position of the moon

What process causes the generation of land and sea breezes?

• Coriolis effect

• Differential heating of land and water

• Ocean currents influencing the atmosphere

• Rotation of the Earth

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What is a key factor influencing continental climates due to ocean currents?

• Wave height

• Wind speed

• Transfer of heat by ocean currents

• Salinity levels

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What property of water allows it to exist as vapor, liquid, and solid within Earth's temperature and pressure ranges?

• High density

• High heat capacity

• Low boiling point

• High surface tension

• Low freezing point

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Which property of water allows it to absorb a large amount of heat without a significant increase in temperature?

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Specific heat

• Surface tension

Which process involves the direct conversion of water vapor to ice?

• Sublimation

• Deposition

• Evaporation

• Condensation

What drives the movement of water and heat in the hydrologic cycle?

• Sun's energy

• Wind patterns

• Earth's rotation

• Gravitational forces

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Which statement about water as a greenhouse gas is correct?

• It contributes minimally to Earth's warming.

• It is a principle greenhouse gas affecting the atmosphere.

• It has no impact on the global water cycle.

• Its impact is less than that of other gases like methane.

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