Chapter 2 Multiple Choice Questions

. Approximately how much of the Earth's surface water does the Ocean hold?

. In which direction do water molecules move in wind-driven waves?

. At what depth in the water column is wind-generated water movement negligible?

. How much pressure can a storm wave generate?

. On which area of a tidal shore are daily temperature variations the greatest?

. Which two months of the year have the greatest tidal range?

. During which part of the lunar cycle do grunion runs occur?

. In the open ocean, what approximate speed of surface current can a wind moving for a prolonged period at 50 kilometres per hour produce?

. What is the name of the area of relatively stagnant water within the gyre created by the Gulf stream, North Atlantic drift, and the Canary and North Equatorial currents?

. How long would it take a molecule of water to make a complete circuit of the Ocean Conveyor Belt?

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