Default Title

Question (21)

QN008794

Besides winds, ocean currents are influenced by:

(A) Temperature and salinity differences
(B) Earth’s rotation
(C) Distribution of land masses
(D) All of these

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Ocean currents are controlled by multiple physical factors.

Link:

Report Error

Question (22)

QN008795

Warm equatorial waters generally move:

(A) Towards the poles along the surface
(B) Towards the equator at great depth
(C) Only around islands
(D) Towards mountain regions

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Warm surface currents transport heat poleward.

Link:

Report Error

Question (23)

QN008796

Cold, dense polar waters generally move:

(A) Along the surface towards the poles
(B) Through deeper ocean levels towards the equator
(C) Into rivers only
(D) Towards mountain valleys

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Dense cold water sinks and flows equatorward at depth.

Link:

Report Error

Question (24)

QN008797

Ocean water with lower salinity tends to:

(A) Sink quickly
(B) Remain near the surface
(C) Freeze immediately
(D) Move only towards the poles

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Lower salinity reduces water density.

Link:

Report Error

Question (25)

QN008798

Ocean water with higher salinity tends to:

(A) Become less dense
(B) Float above fresh water
(C) Sink to deeper levels
(D) Evaporate faster than all other water

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Higher salinity increases density.

Link:

Report Error

Question (26)

QN008799

Large circular patterns formed by ocean currents are called:

(A) Cyclones
(B) Monsoons
(C) Gyres
(D) Tides

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Gyres are large rotating ocean current systems.

Link:

Report Error

Question (27)

QN008800

Ocean gyres rotate clockwise in the:

(A) Southern Hemisphere
(B) Northern Hemisphere
(C) Equatorial region only
(D) Polar regions only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Coriolis effect causes clockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere.

Link:

Report Error

Question (28)

QN008801

Ocean gyres rotate counterclockwise in the:

(A) Northern Hemisphere
(B) Arctic Ocean only
(C) Southern Hemisphere
(D) Indian Ocean only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Coriolis effect causes counterclockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Link:

Report Error

Question (29)

QN008802

The North Atlantic Drift is an extension of the:

(A) Labrador Current
(B) Canary Current
(C) Gulf Stream
(D) Humboldt Current

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Gulf Stream continues as the North Atlantic Drift.

Link:

Report Error

Question (30)

QN008803

The Gulf Stream carries:

(A) Cold water from the Arctic
(B) Warm water from the southern part of North America's east coast
(C) Freshwater from rivers
(D) Deep ocean water from Antarctica

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

It is a warm ocean current.

Link:

Report Error

Question (21)

Besides winds, ocean currents are influenced by:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (22)

Warm equatorial waters generally move:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (23)

Cold, dense polar waters generally move:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (24)

Ocean water with lower salinity tends to:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (25)

Ocean water with higher salinity tends to:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (26)

Large circular patterns formed by ocean currents are called:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (27)

Ocean gyres rotate clockwise in the:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (28)

Ocean gyres rotate counterclockwise in the:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (29)

The North Atlantic Drift is an extension of the:

Explanation:

Link:

Question (30)

The Gulf Stream carries:

Explanation:

Link:

Excel With Tutors

ExcelWithTutors

For Student

For Tutors

Learn

OUR POLICY