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Chapter 03
Ocean Chemistry and Structure
 
 
Multiple Choice Questions 
 

1. Hydrogen bonds in water molecules are formed between:


A. Ions in solution between the molecules.
B. Nuclei of adjacent molecules.
C.Hydrogen and oxygen atoms of adjacent molecules.
D. Two hydrogen atoms of the same molecule.
E. Two oxygen atoms of the same molecule.
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

2. A(n) _______ is a substance of two or more atoms held together with chemical bonds.
3. Element
4. Molecule
5. Isotope
6. Ion
7. Proton
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12


Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

3. Which of the following is not an element?


4. Sodium chloride
5. Nitrogen
6. Hydrogen
7. Oxygen
8. Magnesium
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1, 3.2

4. _______ is a measure of the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.


5. Temperature
6. Kelvin
7. Heat
8. Evaporation
9. Density
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.P.10.In.a

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

5. Where would you expect to find the least number of hydrogen bonds in a given area?
6. Water at 4°C
7. Water at 90°C
8. Gas at 110°C
9. Ice at 0°C
10. Salt water at –2°C
 
Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

6. When water cools, but does not freeze, the molecules move _______ and take up _______ space.
A. Faster, less
B. Slower, more
C. Faster, more
D.Slower, less
E. Up, less
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

7. Which of the following is the state of water at a temperature of 4°C?


A. Boiling point of water
B.Maximum density of water
C. Freezing point of water
D. Sublimation point of water
E. Condensation point of water
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

8. Hydrogen bonds:
A. Lower the heat capacity of water.
B. Cause ice to melt at a lower temperature.
C.Make ice less dense than water.
D. Lower the boiling point of water.
E. Do not affect the heat capacity of water at all.
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

9. When ice is melting, the heat being added causes:


10. Molecular motion to increase.
11. Molecular motion to decrease.
12. The temperature of the ice to increase.
13. Hydrogen bonds to break.
14. Hydrogen bonds to form.
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

10. Water is unusual because it is less dense as a solid than a liquid. This is important for marine
organisms because:
A. A layer of ice insulates organisms beneath it.
11. It influences the solubility of carbon dioxide.
12. Cold water holds less oxygen than warm water.
13. A layer of ice insulates organisms beneath it; if ice was denser, the oceans would freeze from the
bottom and remain frozen, leaving no available space.
14. All answers are correct.
Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards: 5.g

Book Section: 3.1


 

11. The heat capacity of water is _______ compared with other naturally occurring substances.
A.High
B. Low
C. Equal
D. Fluctuates by location
E. None of the choices are correct
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

12. The sticking together that occurs between particles of different substances is called:
13. Cohesion.
14. Adhesion.
15. Surface tension.
16. Viscosity.
17. Resistance to flow.
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

13. Identify the weakest bond from the options listed below.
14. Hydrogen bond
15. Covalent bond
16. Ionic bond
17. A&C
18. B&C
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12


Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

14. Which of the following properties is unique to water due to its molecular structure?
15. It forms long-chain polymers
16. It can dissolve non-polar materials like hydrocarbons
17. It vaporizes more quickly than any other liquid
18. It is less dense as a solid than a liquid
19. It has low surface tension.
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

15. Which color is least likely to be visible at a depth of 20 meters?


16. Violet
17. Blue
18. Green
19. Yellow
20. Orange
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e

Book Section: 3.2

16. Pressure increases with depth by adding one atmosphere of pressure for every:
A.10 meters of depth.
B. 50 meters of depth.
C. 100 meters of depth.
D. 500 meters of depth.
E. None of the choices are correct; pressure depends on the temperature of the water.
 
Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards: 5.g

Book Section: 3.2

17. Sound travels faster in the ocean compared to in the air primarily because:
18. The ocean is deeper.
19. There is a smaller temperature range in the ocean.
20. The ocean is denser.
21. Currents carry sound faster than wind carries sound.
22. The ocean is noiser.
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.P.10.20

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.2

18. Which ions comprise about 85% of the solutes in seawater?


A. Magnesium and sulfate
B.Sodium and chloride
C. Calcium and carbonate
D. Potassium and chloride
E. Calcium and sulfate
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e

Book Section: 3.2

 
19. The salinity of water is generally expressed in:
A. Kilograms per liter of water.
B. Total weight per pound.
C. Percentage per liter.
D.Parts per thousand.
E. Percentage per thousand.
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e

Book Section: 3.2

20. The rule of constant proportions expresses that:


A. Salinity varies with geographical location.
B. The percentage of sodium varies with depth.
C. The percentage of chlorine varies with geographical location.
D. Salinity varies depending on the season.
E.The relative concentration of ions does not change.
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e

Book Section: 3.2

21. Salinity of seawater increases:


A. With an increase in rain.
B. Near the mouth of rivers.
C. Around ice as it melts in spring.
D. With a decrease in depth.
E.As evaporation increases.
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e


Book Section: 3.2

22. Why are water temperatures below 0°C possible in the ocean?
23. Ice floats.
24. Hydrogen bonds.
25. The ocean is salty.
26. Pressure.
27. Latent heat.
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e

Book Section: 3.2

23. Materials that contain carbon are called:


24. Organics.
25. Nutrients.
26. Trace elements.
27. Carbonics.
28. Dissolved gases.
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.1

24. How does the oxygen content of the ocean compare to the air that humans breathe?
A. Higher oxygen content
B.Lower oxygen content
C. No significant difference
D. Depends on the salinity of the water
E. Depends on the depth of the water
 

Ans: B
Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.7

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.2

25. Which process does not produce oceanic gases in situ?


26. Respiration
27. Gas exchange
28. Photosynthesis
29. A and B
30. A, B, and C
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.e

Book Section: 3.3

26. How is inorganic carbon converted into organic compounds?


27. Respiration
28. Photosynthesis
29. Buffering
30. Gas exchange
31. Dissolution
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.e

Book Section: 3.3

27. An increase in CO2 in the ocean causes an increase in:


28. H+ ions.
29. H2O.
30. CaCO3.
31. O2.
32. pH.
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.e

Book Section: 3.3

28. Approximately _______ of the anthropogenic CO2 pumped into the atmosphere has been absorbed by
the oceans.
29. 0%
30. 10%
31. 30%
32. 50%
33. 75%
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.e

29. An increase in oceanic CO2 causes an increase in the dissolution of:


30. CaCO3.
31. NaCl.
32. H2O.
33. O2.
34. Trace elements.
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.e

Book Section: 3.3

 
30. ________ is likely to be least negatively affected by ocean acidification.
31. Corals
32. Oysters
33. Pteropods
34. Squid
35. Seagrass
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.16

Ocean Literacy Standards: 6.e

Book Section: 3.3

31. All of the following are true of water except


32. Water has one of the highest heat capacities of any naturally occurring substance.
33. Water can dissolve more things than any other natural substance.
34. The oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water molecules have weak, opposite charges that create electrical
attractions between adjacent water molecules.
35. Water is not the most common liquid on the planet, but it is the only substance that naturally occurs in
all three states on Earth.
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e

Book Section: 3.1

32. Which of these features and processes does not add sediments, salts, and/or other solid materials to the
ocean?
33. Rivers and streams
34. Hydrothermal vents
35. Volcanoes
36. Snow
37. Evaporation
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1


Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.g

Book Section: 3.2

33. Increased sea surface temperature has the potential to kill vast areas of coral because of this
phenomenon:
34. Zooxanthellae
35. Invasive species
36. Coral bleaching
37. Ocean acidification
38. Oligotrophic
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.14.6 (environmental factors affecting coral health), SC.912.L.17.4,


SC.912.L.17.8, SC.912.L.17.6

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 3.3

34. Besides issues with calcification, how else does ocean acidification affect marine organisms?
 

Ans: Greater CO2 concentrations can cause greater mortality in marine larvae, those in the earliest
stages of life.  Ocean acidification can suppress an organism’s immune system, reduce metabolic
rates, and alter their internal chemical balance.  Reduced pH can also change behavior.  Under
acidified conditions, clownfish become repulsed by the smell of anemones, their natural habitat.  By
avoiding anemones, clownfish allow themselves to be more vulnerable to predation.  Ocean
acidification has also shown to make squids more sluggish, probably making them less effective
predators and more vulnerable to their own predators.
 

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.E.7.9, SC.912.L.17.8, SC.912.L.17.16, LA.910.2.2.3

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.f, 6.e

Book Section: 3.3

35. Using what you’ve learned in this chapter, how would you expect temperature, salinity, oxygen,
pressure, visibility, and CO2 levels to compare between the surface of the open ocean and 3,000 meters
below in the water column?
 

Ans: Temperature: likely colder at depth, unless at the poles, then probably similar

Salinity: probably very similar, although a heavy rainfall or intense evaporation might slightly alter
surface salinity

Oxygen: probably higher at the surface since it is there where photosynthesis occurs, and there is
gas exchange at the air-sea interface

Pressure: higher at depth since the water column is above you

Visibility: light levels are higher at the surface so visibility will be higher there

CO2: likely higher at depth since only respiration takes place (this might change with climate change)
 

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.L.17.7, SC.912.L.17.10

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.e, 3.b, 5.g

Chapter 05
Ocean and Atmospheric Circulation
 
 
Multiple Choice Questions
 

1. The _______ contains 90% of all atmospheric gas, but the _______ contains ozone.
2. Mesosphere, troposphere
3. Mesosphere, stratosphere
4. Stratosphere, thermosphere
5. Troposphere, mesosphere
6. Troposphere, stratosphere
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 5.1

 
2. The Coriolis effect is the direct result of which of the following?
A. Temperature
B. Gravitational pull of the sun
C. Ocean currents
D.Rotation of the earth
E. Wind
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.1

3. Which of the following is not an important greenhouse gas?


4. CO2
5. H2O
6. N2
7. CH4
8. N2O
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.e

Book Section: 5.1

4. Which of the following does not affect atmospheric CO2levels of in the natural carbon cycle?
5. Volcanoes
6. Air–sea exchange
7. Biological activity
8. Cement production
9. Photosynthesis
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.e


Book Section: 5.1

5. Isotopes have the same number of _______ but a different number of _______.
6. Protons, neutrons
7. Protons, electrons
8. Neutrons, protons
9. Neutrons, electrons
10. Electrons, protons
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 5.1

6. The tropics lie between:


7. The Tropic of Cancer and 23.5°N.
8. The Tropic of Capricorn and 23.5°N.
9. The Tropic of Cancer and the Equator.
10. The Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator.
11. The Tropic of Capricorn and 23.5°S.
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 5.1

7. An area of low pressure is characterized by:


8. Sinking cool air.
9. Rising cool air.
10. Sinking warm air.
11. Rising warm air.
12. Clear skies.
 

Ans: D
Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards:

Book Section: 5.1

8. Which of the following has the largest effect on atmospheric wind patterns?
9. Depth of the sea
10. Clouds
11. Temperature
12. Volcanoes
13. Gravitational pull of sun and moon
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.1

9. Trade winds:
10. Are unaffected by the Coriolis effect.
11. Diverge from the Equator at a 90 degree angle.
12. Develop between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south.
13. Move north in the Northern Hemisphere.
14. Change direction depending on ocean currents.
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.1

10. Winds that move toward the east are known as the:
11. Doldrums
12. Tradewinds
13. Westerlies
14. Polar easterlies
15. Jet stream
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.1

11. The Ekman spiral occurs as a result of:


A. Salinity.
B. Transparency.
C. Pressure.
D. Dissolved gases.
E.Wind.
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.2

12. Gyres are:


13. Large circular systems of surface currents.
14. Affected by the Coriolis effect only in the Northern Hemisphere.
15. Extend only along the Equator.
16. Extend only around Antarctica.
17. Are found only in the Pacific Ocean.
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.2

 
13. The major surface currents of the oceans rotate counterclockwise in the:
14. Northern Hemisphere only.
15. Southern Hemisphere only.
16. In both hemispheres.
17. In the Atlantic Ocean only.
18. In the Pacific Ocean only.
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.2

14. In which of the following locations does a cold current flow almost into the Equator?
15. Atlantic coast of North America
16. Atlantic coast of South America
17. Pacific coast of Australia
18. Pacific coast of Asia
19. Pacific coast of South America
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.2

15. Coriolis-driven upwelling is most likely to occur:


16. Around Antarctica.
17. Around the Equator.
18. On the eastern side of ocean basins.
19. On the western side of ocean basins.
20. During monsoon season.
 

Answer: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c


Book Section: 5.2

16. The main thermocline is located at the zone:


17. Right above the mixed layer.
18. Between the warm and cold layers.
19. Along the bottom.
20. Below the intermediate layer.
21. Right at the surface in warm tropical water.
 

Answer: B

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

17. The mixed layer is:


18. Also the intermediate layer.
19. Also the surface layer.
20. Where the main thermocline is located.
21. Typically less than 4°C.
22. Below 1,500 m.
 

Answer: B

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

18. A stable water column:


19. Has warm water floating on cold water.
20. Is well mixed.
21. Does not have a thermocline.
22. Has little density difference throughout.
23. Leads to downwelling.
 

Ans: A
Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

19. Overturn is least likely to occur:


20. In the winter.
21. In the tropics.
22. In the polar regions.
23. In the temperate regions.
24. C and D.
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

20. Downwelling of surface waters to the bottom of the ocean occurs:


21. With cold, salty water.
22. With cold, fresh water.
23. With warm, salty water.
24. Off of Somalia.
25. Where the water column is stable.
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

21. Forces that cause water movements lead to mixing of the entire ocean once every _______ years.
22. 2,000
23. 3,000
24. 4,000
25. 5,000
26. 6,000
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

22. Which of the following is true about tropical organisms like corals?
A. They survive at higher latitudes on the eastern sides of oceans due to upwelling.
B.They survive at higher latitudes of the western sides of oceans due to surface current patterns.
C. They survive at higher Arctic latitudes due to ocean current gyres.
D. There is no difference.
E. Tropical corals can be found in shallow water in all parts of the Earth’s oceans.
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.3

Ocean Literacy Standards: 5.g

Book Section: 5.3

23. If air temperature decreases, then:


24. Wave height will increase.
25. Wave height will decrease.
26. The ocean temperature will also decrease, but not as much.
27. The ocean temperature will also decrease, the same amount.
28. The ocean temperature will also decrease, but a greater amount.
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a

Book Section: 5.4

 
24. Higher than usual atmospheric pressure in the southeastern Pacific causes a _______ of trade winds
and characterizes a(n) _______ event.
25. Weakening, El Niño
26. Reversal, La Niña
27. Strengthening, El Niño
28. Strengthening, La Niña
29. Reversal, El Niño
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.c

Book Section: 5.4

25. High pressure in the Eastern Indian Ocean results in:


26. Higher than usual atmospheric pressure off Peru.
27. Strengthening of trade winds.
28. Weakening of coastal upwelling off Peru.
29. Pacific Decadal Oscillation.
30. Hurricanes in the Caribbean.
 

Ans:

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a

Book Section:

26. Tropical cyclones rotate _______ in the Northern Hemisphere and _________ in the Southern
Hemisphere.
27. clockwise, counterclockwise
28. counterclockwise, clockwise
29. counterclockwise, counterclockwise
30. faster, slower
31. A and D
Ans:

Florida Standards:

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.b


Book Section:

27. Fossil fuels, sheep and cattle, rice paddies, and landfills are the main sources of ___________ to the
atmosphere.
28. CH4
29. CO2
30. N2O
31. H2O
32. N2
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.16

Ocean Literacy Standards: 6.e

Book Section: 5.4

28. Ocean warming is a direct result of:


29. Ocean acidification.
30. Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps.
31. Thermal expansion.
32. B and C.
33. A, B, and C.
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9, SC.912.L.17.16

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.f, 6.e

Book Section: 5.4

29. With climate change, monsoons are not expected to:


30. Affect a larger area.
31. Have heavier rainfall.
32. Have stronger winds.
33. Have weaker storm surge.
34. Change.
 
Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.16

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.b, 3.f

Book Section: 5.4

30. An increase in CO2 is anticipated to benefit:


31. Sea jellies
32. Invasive species
33. Corals
34. A and B
35. A, B, and C
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.L.17.4, SC.912.L.17.16

Ocean Literacy Standards: 6.e

Book Section: 5.4

31. Our climate is ultimately controlled by these two factors:


32. The moon and the sun
33. The sun and the ocean
34. Precipitation and the ocean
35. The sun and rivers, lakes, and streams
36. The sun and ice caps
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.4

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a

Book Section: 5.1

32. In the natural carbon cycle, the ocean influences climate by controlling CO 2 levels primarily through:
33. air-sea exchange and fossil fuels
34. biological activity and massive geological events
35. massive geological events and air-sea exchange
36. biological activity and air-sea exchange
37. massive geological events and fossil fuels
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a, 3.e, 3.f

Book Section: 5.1

33. More evaporation occurs in the ______ because the sun’s rays are ________ concentrated, thus
affecting precipitation both at sea and on land.
34. subtropics, less
35. tropics, less
36. subtropics, more
37. tropics, more
38. subtropics, not
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.E.7.4

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.f, 3.a, 3.b, 3.d

Book Section: 5.1

34. Which of the following has the greatest influence on the Earth’s winds and surface currents?
35. Precipitation
36. Evaporation
37. Uneven heating
38. Latent heat of cooling
39. Ekman transport
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.P.10.2

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.b, 3.f

Book Section: 5.1


 

35. Fluctuations in ______ have the potential to cause climate changes and ice ages.
36. Surface currents
37. The great ocean conveyor
38. Trade winds
39. Hadley cells
40. Precipitation
 

Ans: B

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.E.7.9, SC.912.P.10.2

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a, 3.f, 3.g

Book Section: 5.3

36. Pacific Decadal, North Pacific, and El Niño Southern are all examples of _____, which can affect
climate on short time scales.
37. Currents
38. Cyclones
39. Tsunamis
40. Monsoons
41. Oscillations
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9, SC.912.P.10.2

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a, 3.c, 3.g

Book Section: 5.4

37. The lack of coastal upwelling off of South America during the 1997-98 ENSO did not cause _______
in the area.
38. cooler surface waters in the area
39. heavy rainfall
40. a failure of fisheries
41. lack of nutrients to the surface
42. decreased evaporation in the area
 

Ans: A
Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.6

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.c

Book Section: 5.4

38. All of these factors except _____ contribute to tropical cyclone formation, and are expected to
intensify due to climate change.
39. high pressure
40. considerable evaporation
41. warm oceanic water
42. the Coriolis effect
43. warm air
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.6, SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.b, 3.d

Book Section 5.4

39. The increase in ocean temperatures due to climate change is causing the sea level to rise primarily via:
40. melting glaciers
41. thermal expansion
42. evaporation
43. A and B
44. B and C
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.d, 3.f

Book Section 5.5

40. This is not expected to worsen as the climate continues to change:


41. Rainfall
42. Areas affected by monsoons
43. Monsoon winds
44. Forest Fires
45. Human health
 

Ans: C

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.6, SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.f

Book Section 5.5

41. Which of the following would weaken a cyclone?


42. Land
43. Temperate waters
44. Crossing the Equator
45. A and B
46. A, B, and C
 

Ans: E

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.6

Ocean Literacy Standards: 3.a, 3.b, 3.d

Book Section: 5.4

42. Which of the following would not be caused by a cyclone?


43. tornadoes
44. storm surge
45. precipitation
46. tsunamis
47. winds
 

Ans: D

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.6

Ocean Literacy: 3.b, 3.d

Book Section: 5.4

 
43. Which statement about ocean water is true?
44. A water column with greater density differences between the layers is more stable than one with
smaller density differences between the layers.
45. A water column with smaller density differences between the layers is more stable than one with
greater density differences between the layers.
46. When surface water becomes more dense than the water below, the surface water sinks, which is
called upwelling.
47. When surface water becomes more dense than the water below, the surface water sinks, which is
called an ENSO.
 

Ans: A

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.9

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.3

[Art above goes with question 44]

44. Just for the fun of it, someone walking along the shore in Beaufort, South Carolina, throws a bottle
with a message in it into the sea. Some time later, someone in Perth, on the west coast of Australia, finds
the bottle. Referring to map, can you trace the path the bottle probably took?
 

Ans: The most probable route is: Gulf Stream, Canary Current to the Equator, South Equatorial
Current, Brazil Current along the east coast of South America, Antarctic Circumpolar Current, and
finally north along the west coast of Australia. Answers, however, may vary as students suggest
alternatives to the above-mentioned route.

Florida Standards: SC.912.E.7.Su.b

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c

Book Section: 5.2

45. Combining what you know about ocean chemistry and circulation, what do you think would happen to
the Great Ocean Conveyor if climate change continues to increase sea surface temperature in the Arctic?
 

Ans: It is likely that the Great Ocean Conveyor will weaken for two reasons. 1. An increase in
temperature will cause sea ice and glaciers to continue to melt, which will supply additional fresh
water to the area. Fresh water is not as dense as salt water, so less sinking will occur, and more of
that introduced water will float on the surface. 2. The water in the area will warm, and will become
more similar in temperature to water farther south and at depth (remember, deep water is around 4
°C, while surface water near the poles can reach temperatures below zero). This will also weaken
the conveyor, as the temperature difference between surface water and the water below will be less
intense. A weakened Great Ocean Conveyor might not have the strength to transfer heat around the
globe as successfully, which will in turn impact the Earth’s climate and surface currents.

Florida Standards: SC.912.N.1.6, SC.912.E.7.1, SC.912.E.7.4, SC.912.E.7.9, SC.912.L.17.4,


SC.912.L.17.16, SC.912.L.18.12

Ocean Literacy Standards: 1.c, 3.a, 3.f, 3.g, 6.e

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