Sea level
Do melting ice caps lead to rise in sea levels
yes
Does the ocean absorb heat from the sun?
yes
How long does it take for water to move across the earth to distribute its properties ?
Decades, even centuries.
Is more heat absorbed by the top or the bottom of the ocean ?
Top
What is the process of absorbing heat from the sun and re-emitting them to warm the surface of the earth called.
Greenhouse effect
What property of the ocean floor allows for the water to move.
The basins
What is another reason for rising sea levels ?
Expansion of warm water.
What depth of the ocean contains the same heat as the whole atmosphere.
3 m approx
How does bouyancy affect water motion ?
less dense water moves to the top
Why do sea levels fluctuate ?
Depends on the tides, waves, temperature
What depth of the ocean contains the same carbon as the whole atmosphere.
50 m approx
What properties of the water affect movement ?
Salinity and heat
What factors are used to predict sea level changes ?
Atmosposheric and tidal conditions
What is the pressure at the bottom compared to that of the atmosphere ?
500X
How does the coriolis effect affect the wind patterns in Earth ?
It would flow from the equator to the poles.