Ocean Test

The process of upwelling occurs as a result of

• warm, less-dense deep water that floats to the surface.

• cool, dense surface water that sinks and pushes deep water up.

• surface waves that mix surface and deep water

• sunlight that warms deep water that rises to the surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Areas where cold, nutrient rich waters are brought to the surface due to winds blowing offshore are known as_________

• Aquifers

• Benthos

• Upwellings

• Hydrothermal Vents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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A ship is mapping the structure of the ocean floor using sonar technology. Which describes the basic method used in this type of mapping?

• A radio wave is sent from the ship and reflects off the ocean floor back to a receiver on the ship.

• A sound wave is sent from the ship and reflects off the ocean floor back to a receiver on the ship.

• A radio wave is sent by the ship and is absorbed by the ocean floor.

• A sound wave is sent by the ship and is absorbed by the ocean floor.

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In which ocean zone is the greatest number of producers found?

• deep zone

• intertidal zone

• open zone
  open zone

• oceanic

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary cause of ocean currents?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• Differences in water temperature and salinity

• Underwater earthquakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The surface of the Earth is covered by ___ % salt water.

• 49

• 65

• 71

• 82

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Abyssal Plain can be described with what two words?

• Flat

• Deep in the ocean

• Steep Slope

• Trench

What role do ocean currents play in the global climate?

• They have no significant effect on climate

• They only affect coastal regions

• They distribute heat around the planet

• They move water around the planet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the name given to the deep, narrow subduction areas found in the ocean floor?

• Abyssal hills

• Oceanic ridges

• Oceanic trenches

• Continental shelves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The Earth's surface is covered by ___ % of saltwater.

• 49

• 65

• 71

• 82

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4