Part 1
What travels in a wave?
the energy; not the water
What causes major surface currents?
global wind patterns, Earth's rotation and the shape of ocean basins (just 1 of these)
What is most ocean trash made of and where does it come from?
plastic, people on land
Give two reasons about why the atmosphere is important?
some increase and some decrease
When does a wave break?
When it is too tall to be supported by its base
What are the 5 major surface currents called?
Gyres
Why is plastic bad for the ocean?
it does not biodegrade in the ocean
What are the major gases in the atmosphere?
nitrogen and oxygen
What are the 3 types of heat transfer in the atmosphere?
radiation, conduction and convection
What is the primary cause of tides
moon's gravity
What is the name of a strong current that pulls you away from the beach/shoreline?
rip tide or rip current
Why do so many fish eat plastic in the ocean?
Name at least 1 greenhouse gas in our atmosphere?
carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, ozone
What absorbs or reflects some of the incoming solar radiation?
atmosphere/clouds
How many high-tides are there in one day?
2 high-tides in a day
Where does warm water in the Gulf Stream begin and end along its journey in the Atlantic Gyre?
it begins along the equator and ends at the british isles
Why is plastic harmful to marine organisms?
they get lodged in their digestive system or they trap them so they can't swim
As you increase altitude, air density and pressure ________
decrease
What happens to solar radiation that strikes the ground?
it is radiated back into the atmosphere as heat
When the Sun and Moon's tides match, they are called _________
spring tides
Why are ocean currents important to the earth's temperature?
the transfer heat from the equator and moderate earth's temperature
Why is the atmosphere important?
because it is made of gases that are essential for photosynthesis and other life activities
Why do your ears pop when you increase or decrease your altitude rapidly?
the air pressure inside and outside of the ear equalize
What gets more solar radiation, the equator or the poles?
equator