Chapter 4 - Oceans Flashcards
How much area does water cover on earth?
3/4th’s or 75% of earth
Whats the percentage of people living within an hour of the coast?
More than 50% of the world’s population
lives within an hour of the coast
What roles does the ocean have?
Climate, Day-to-Day weather, and FOOD
What are the five oceans?
Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Southern
Name all the Sea’s
Mediterranean Sea
Caribbean Sea
Bering Sea
Sea of Japan
Arabian Sea
Red Sea
Name all Gulf’s
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Alaska
Persian Gulf
What are Sea’s? What do they do to the Ocean?
“Delineated” Land masses
They “Communicate” with it
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean (46.4%)
Which ocean has the most coastline?
Pacific Ocean (135,663 km) or (84297.08 mi)
What is considered Fresh Water?
Rivers, Streams, Lakes
What is considered Salt Water?
Oceans, Gulfs, Seas
Is salt water the same everywhere?
No (Atlantic is salty)
What is the average salt concentration?
3.5 grams per liter
What is the Dead Sea?
Saltiest ocean (10 times as much) Water gets in but not out
If salt is in water what happens when I jump in it?
I float because water is salty