Event Rules
How much time will the event take?
The event will take about 50 minutes.
What is the definition of frequency, relating to waves?
Frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a set period of time.
What is the ocean made out of?
The ocean is made out of ions, salt, and water.
What would happen if two tectonic plates slid past each other on the ocean floor?
They create a transform fault boundary, which could cause earthquakes or underwater valleys.
How will ties be broken from the test scores?
Ties will be broken by the accuracy and quality of selected questions.
What is the amount of calculators that each team can bring?
Each team can bring two calculators.
What is the scientific definition of the Coriolis effect?
The Coriolis effect is an effect that makes objects in the air traveling long distances appear to be moving in a curve instead of a straight line.
What affects the distribution of the properties of seawater?
Temperature, salinity, pressure, and density affect the distribution of seawater.
How would humans be affected if the Coriolis affect no longer existed?
Since the Coriolis affect is caused by Earth's rotation, if the Coriolis affect no longer existed, Earth would not rotate. This would cause the Earth to become tidally locked with the sun, making one side of Earth with continuous daylight, and the other in everlasting night. This would eventually lead to mass extinction.
Upwelling is the process where deeper, colder water moves towards the surface because of wind.
What size binder are we allowed to bring with notes?
Any size binder is allowed.
What is the definition of a semi-diurnal tide?
A tide pattern where there are two highs and two lows that are both the same size in a tidal day.
How are waves affected by the depth of water?
What would happen if the ocean experienced mass acidification?
If the ocean experienced mass acidification, marine life relying on carbonated shells and skeletons would be harmed. Organisms sensitive to acidity would also be harmed, as well as the predators that prey on those organisms.
When do spring tides occur?
If the event features a rotation of interactive labs, what is the rule about binders?
No materials may be removed from the binder throughout the event.
What is the definition of alkalinity?
Alkalinity is the ability of a water body to neutralize acids.
How do the seasons affect the thermocline in temperate regions?
In summer heat from the sun creates a clear and shallow thermocline. In winter cooling and storms mix the water column, weakening or removing the thermocline
How would tides change if the moon no longer affect them?
What would be the effects on Earth if all glaciers melted?
Global sea levels would rise approximately 70 meters, and would flood every coastal city on the planet.
What is thermocline?
Thermocline is the zone of rapidly changing temperature in depth.
How are glaciers formed?
Glaciers are formed through the build up of snow. This build up causes the snow below to become coarser and larger. Melted snow also refreezes to form ice.