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Which of the following rock or soil layers would have the highest porosity and permeability?
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
Which of the following water samples would have the highest salinity?
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
The currents of the Earth's oceans are caused by
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
The salts in the ocean come from
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
The _____ _____ causes winds (and the surface currents they push) to curve in a circular pattern.
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
Many gallons of freshwater pour into the oceans each day, yet the ocean's salinity stays the same. Why?
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
Which contains the greatest amount of Earth's fresh water?
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
Upwelling and downwelling are examples of deep ocean currents. Why are these currents important to ocean life?
Global winds and differences in water density
limestone
Weathering and erosion of soil and rocks
Glaciers and polar ice caps
a sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean
The sun's energy continuously evaporates freshwater out of the ocean at the same rate.
Upwelling and downwelling help to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the ocean.
moon's gravity
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