Science test bah

Which of the following causes the density of seawater to increase?

A decrease in temperature

Where might ocean water have originated?

Basins

What is the most common ion found in ocean water?

Chloride

In which direction does the Coriolis effect cause currents in the northern hemisphere to turn?

Clockwise

What is the highest point on a wave called?

Crest

Tides are affected by the positions of which celestial bodies?

Earth,moon,sun

What affects surface currents?

The Coriolis effect

Why do silicon and calcium remain in seawater for a shorter time then sodium?

This is because most sea animals use silicon and calcium to make skeletons and shells

How does chlorine enter the oceans?

Volcanoes

In the ocean, what is the rhythmic movement that carries energy through seawater?

Wave

What causes most surface currents?

Wind

How can evaporation cause a density current?

the evaporation leaves salt behind and causes different densitys creating a density current.