Author Question: Which of the following is a measurement of the average kinetic energy possessed by the atoms or ... (Read 59 times)

chandani · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Which of the following is a measurement of the average kinetic energy possessed by the atoms or molecules in a substance?

A) heat B) potential energy C) temperature D) latent energy

Question 2

Describe the process of coastal upwelling. Why is an abundance of marine life associated with these areas?

What will be an ideal response?

apple · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 14, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Upwelling is the rising of cold water from deeper layers to replace warmer surface water. Coastal upwelling occurs in these areas when winds blow toward the equator and parallel to the coast. Coastal winds combined with the Coriolis effect cause surface water to move away from shore. As the surface layer moves away from the coast, it is replaced by water that upwells from below the surface. Upwelling brings greater concentrations of dissolved nutrients, such as nitrates and phosphates, to the ocean surface. These nutrient-enriched waters from below promote the growth of microscopic plankton, which in turn support extensive populations of fish and other marine organisms.