Thermohaline circulation is driven by:

Refer to the figure below, and use the information on the map corresponding to the ocean’s climatic regions to answer the following question. The oceanic climate region that is characterized by sea ice coverage in the winter and open water (but cold) in the summer is:

The circular movement of surface water currents driven by the major wind belts are called gyres.

The covalent bonds form between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule form as a result of the:

Greater temperature fluctuations  (changes) are seen in coastal areas due to the marine effect.

Match the term or description with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.

The surface tension of water:

In the southern hemisphere, the direction of Ekman transport is always:

Which of the following is true for downwelling?

The trade winds can be found between 30° and 60°N and S latitudes.