Ecology Random Flashcards

1
Q

Daytime

Sea breeze or land breeze

A

Day time sea breeze

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2
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Because water expands as it warms …sea level is how much higher at equator than poles
Which causes

A

8cm

Surface water to move in response to gravity

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3
Q

4 things that lead to ocean currents

A
  1. Water moves from equator to poles bec gravity
  2. Trade winds + temperate Westerlies
  3. Earth’s rotation
  4. Position of landmasses- shapes of ocean basins
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