Environmental and Conservation Biology

Refer to figure 4.18 to see average annual ocean salinity values. Explain why salinity in the polar ...

Refer to figure 4.18 to see average annual ocean salinity values. Explain why salinity in the polar ...

Refer to figure 4.18 to see average annual ocean salinity values. Explain why salinity in the polar regions is lower than that of the subtropical regions around 30 degrees latitude. How do you expect salinity values for polar regions to change during

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zudomusti

Assuming the Earth were flat and not rotating, which latitudes would semi-permanent low pressure ...

Assuming the Earth were flat and not rotating, which latitudes would semi-permanent low pressure ...

Assuming the Earth were flat and not rotating, which latitudes would semi-permanent low pressure systems be found?
A) 0°
B) 30°
C) 60°
D) Both A and C are correct

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bigrob1979

Name the circulation cell that spans the 30 to 60 degree latitude belt.

Name the circulation cell that spans the 30 to 60 degree latitude belt.

Name the circulation cell that spans the 30 to 60 degree latitude belt.
A) Hadley
B) Ferrell
C) Polar
D) None of the above

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zudomusti

The region found between the two Hadley cells is featured by:

The region found between the two Hadley cells is featured by:

The region found between the two Hadley cells is featured by:
A) Rising air and wet climate
B) Sinking air and wet climate
C) Rising air and dry climate
D) Sinking air and dry climate

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bigrob1979

Most of the world's deserts are located around which latitude?

Most of the world's deserts are located around which latitude?

Most of the world's deserts are located around which latitude?
A) 0
B) 30
C) 60
D) 90

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bigrob1979

The region found between the Hadley and Ferrell cells is featured by:

The region found between the Hadley and Ferrell cells is featured by:

The region found between the Hadley and Ferrell cells is featured by:
A) Rising air and wet climate
B) Sinking air and wet climate
C) Rising air and dry climate
D) Sinking air and dry climate

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bigrob1979

The Polar Front is associated with the region between which two circulation cells?

The Polar Front is associated with the region between which two circulation cells?

The Polar Front is associated with the region between which two circulation cells?
A) Hadley and Hadley
B) Hadley and Ferrell
C) Ferrell and Polar
D) None of the above

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zudomusti

How does the Coriolis effect deflects moving air and water?

How does the Coriolis effect deflects moving air and water?

How does the Coriolis effect deflects moving air and water?
A) To the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere
B) To the left in the northern hemisphere and to the right in the southern hemisphere
C)

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zudomusti

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A) Winds blow away from higher pressure.
B) Winds are pulled into lower pressure.
C) The jet stream causes pressure systems to strengthen or weaken.
D) The jet stream forms when air m

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zudomusti

The moist conveyor belt typically crosses which type of weather front?

The moist conveyor belt typically crosses which type of weather front?

The moist conveyor belt typically crosses which type of weather front?
A) Cold front
B) Warm front
C) Gust front
D) Sea breeze front

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zudomusti

Which statement about ocean heat content in the past century is most accurate?

Which statement about ocean heat content in the past century is most accurate?

Which statement about ocean heat content in the past century is most accurate?
A) Decreasing rapidly
B) Decreasing slowly
C) Increasing rapidly
D) Increasing slowly

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zudomusti

Where is the "engine" located that drives global ocean circulation?

Where is the "engine" located that drives global ocean circulation?

Where is the "engine" located that drives global ocean circulation?
A) North Atlantic Ocean
B) South Atlantic Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Indian Ocean

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zudomusti

The ocean mixed layer extends to a depth of about:

The ocean mixed layer extends to a depth of about:

The ocean mixed layer extends to a depth of about:
A) 100 m
B) 400 m
C) 1000 m
D) 5000 m

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bigrob1979

The pycnocline is featured by:

The pycnocline is featured by:

The pycnocline is featured by:
A) Increasing temperature and salinity with depth
B) Decreasing temperature and salinity with depth
C) Increasing temperature and decreasing salinity with depth
D) Decreasing temperature and increasi

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zudomusti

Surface water in the North Atlantic Ocean that sinks to the bottom of the ocean returns back to the ...

Surface water in the North Atlantic Ocean that sinks to the bottom of the ocean returns back to the ...

Surface water in the North Atlantic Ocean that sinks to the bottom of the ocean returns back to the surface after a journey that takes:
A) Months
B) Few years
C) Decades
D) Centuries

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bigrob1979

The primary current the drives the thermohaline circulation is called:

The primary current the drives the thermohaline circulation is called:

The primary current the drives the thermohaline circulation is called:
A) North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW)
B) Antarctic Intermediate Water (AIW)
C) Antarctic Bottom Water (ABW)
D) Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL)

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zudomusti

The coldest and most dense water on Earth is:

The coldest and most dense water on Earth is:

The coldest and most dense water on Earth is:
A) North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW)
B) Antarctic Intermediate Water (AIW)
C) Antarctic Bottom Water (ABW)
D) Marine Atmospheric Boundary Layer (MABL)

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zudomusti

Which of the following is least involved in moving surface water?

Which of the following is least involved in moving surface water?

Which of the following is least involved in moving surface water?
A) Thermohaline circulation
B) Wind
C) Gravity
D) Coriolis Effect

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zudomusti

In the northern hemisphere, Ekman pumping shifts moving water to the ________ of its initial ...

In the northern hemisphere, Ekman pumping shifts moving water to the ________ of its initial ...

In the northern hemisphere, Ekman pumping shifts moving water to the ________ of its initial direction.
A) Right
B) Left
C) Either direction depending on wind direction
D) None of the above

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zudomusti

The surface water under the ITCZ is typically:

The surface water under the ITCZ is typically:

The surface water under the ITCZ is typically:
A) Warmer than the surroundings
B) Cooler than the surroundings
C) About the same temperature as the surroundings
D) Saltier than the surroundings

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zudomusti

Gyres in the Atlantic Ocean are featured by:

Gyres in the Atlantic Ocean are featured by:

Gyres in the Atlantic Ocean are featured by:
A) Depressed centers
B) Counter-clockwise flow
C) Clockwise flow
D) Warmer water

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bigrob1979

Which ocean current is most responsible for transporting heat from the tropics toward the poles?

Which ocean current is most responsible for transporting heat from the tropics toward the poles?

Which ocean current is most responsible for transporting heat from the tropics toward the poles?
A) Brazil
B) Canary
C) Gulf Stream
D) Kuroshio

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bigrob1979

Tropical cyclones need sea surface temperatures to be at least:

Tropical cyclones need sea surface temperatures to be at least:

Tropical cyclones need sea surface temperatures to be at least:
A) 25°C
B) 27°C
C) 29°C
D) 30°C

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zudomusti

Tropical cyclones release most of their heat energy:

Tropical cyclones release most of their heat energy:

Tropical cyclones release most of their heat energy:
A) Along the shoreline upon impact
B) Into the ocean surface layer
C) At high altitudes in the troposphere
D) Inland where there are damaging winds

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bigrob1979

Which season is primary for monsoon development?

Which season is primary for monsoon development?

Which season is primary for monsoon development?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Fall

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zudomusti

The African Monsoon occurs when:

The African Monsoon occurs when:

The African Monsoon occurs when:
A) The Eastern Atlantic Ocean warms during summer.
B) The Western Indian Ocean warms during summer.
C) The ITCZ shifts northward during summer.
D) The ITCZ shifts southward during summer.

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bigrob1979

The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is said to be in a positive phase when:

The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is said to be in a positive phase when:

The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is said to be in a positive phase when:
A) Iceland has strong low pressure and the Azores have strong high pressure.
B) Iceland has weak low pressure and the Azores have weak high pressure.
C) Icela

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zudomusti

El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) develops in this ocean:

El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) develops in this ocean:

El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) develops in this ocean:
A) Atlantic
B) Pacific
C) Indian
D) Mediterranean

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zudomusti

ENSO events last for: (Multiple Choice)

ENSO events last for: (Multiple Choice)

ENSO events last for:
A) Weeks
B) Months
C) Years
D) Decades

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bigrob1979

During La Niña events, global average temperatures:

During La Niña events, global average temperatures:

During La Niña events, global average temperatures:
A) Increase
B) Decrease
C) Increase during part of the year and decrease during the other
D) Are unaffected

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bigrob1979

Which of the following can best be described as a long-term ENSO type cycle?

Which of the following can best be described as a long-term ENSO type cycle?

Which of the following can best be described as a long-term ENSO type cycle?
A) Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation
B) Monsoon
C) Madden Julian Oscillation
D) Pacific Decadal Oscillation

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bigrob1979

Which of the following best explain the global warming over the past 100 years?

Which of the following best explain the global warming over the past 100 years?

Which of the following best explain the global warming over the past 100 years?
A) Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation
B) Madden Julian Oscillation
C) Pacific Decadal Oscillation
D) None of the above

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bigrob1979

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that a past climate must have been ...

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that a past climate must have been ...

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that a past climate must have been warm.

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bigrob1979

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that glaciers must have been ...

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that glaciers must have been ...

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that glaciers must have been present in the region.

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bigrob1979

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that a past climate must have been ...

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that a past climate must have been ...

Describe TWO physical identifiers (proxies) that tell scientists that a past climate must have been dry.

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bigrob1979

Describe how scientists can determine past ice volumes by the δ18O values found in bottom-dwelling ...

Describe how scientists can determine past ice volumes by the δ18O values found in bottom-dwelling ...

Describe how scientists can determine past ice volumes by the δ18O values found in bottom-dwelling shelled creatures.

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bigrob1979

As early as the 1700s, geologists understood that the earth was much older than suggested by the ...

As early as the 1700s, geologists understood that the earth was much older than suggested by the ...

As early as the 1700s, geologists understood that the earth was much older than suggested by the Biblical account of creation.

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bigrob1979

Dessication cracks are evidence of past rivers and shorelines.

Dessication cracks are evidence of past rivers and shorelines.

Dessication cracks are evidence of past rivers and shorelines.

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bigrob1979

Oil shales formed in regions where there were forests and swamps.

Oil shales formed in regions where there were forests and swamps.

Oil shales formed in regions where there were forests and swamps.

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bigrob1979

Isotopes of an atom contain the same number or protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Isotopes of an atom contain the same number or protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Isotopes of an atom contain the same number or protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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bigrob1979