This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What role do ocean currents play in the distribution of sea ice? What will be an ideal ... (Read 33 times)

mrsjacobs44

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jul 14, 2018
What role do ocean currents play in the distribution of sea ice?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The United States is a global leader in the use of renewable energy sources.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ambernicolefink

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The asymmetric nature of the ice margin in the Arctic Ocean reflects the influence of the continental configurations and the ocean circulation: the ice margin extends well to the south in both the western North Atlantic and western North Pacific. At the eastern margins of both oceans, open water extends much farther north off Norway and Alaska. The shape of the ice margin reflects the pattern of ocean currents discussed in Chapter 5. The warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift and the Kuroshio Current prevent the ice margins from extending farther south in the eastern oceans, whereas the East Greenland Current, the Labrador Current, and the Oyoshio Current bring colder water and carry increased ice cover southward in the west. The ice distribution helps illustrate one of the important facts about the sea-ice cover: Sea ice moves. As with the ice sheets, the ice does not simply form and melt in place; rather, it is in a constant state of motion.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


mrsjacobs44

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
:D TYSM

cassie_ragen

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

An illustration of the helium atom, depicting the nucleus (pink) and the electron cloud distribution An illustration of the helium atom, depicting the nucleus (pink) and the electron cloud distribution
Role of PKM-zeta in Long-Lasting Long-Term Potentiation Role of PKM-zeta in Long-Lasting Long-Term Potentiation
The four processes of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The four processes of pharmacokinetics: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Distribution and Forms of Precipitation: Graupel and Hail Distribution and Forms of Precipitation: Graupel and Hail
Fish in the Ocean Fish in the Ocean
Variations in Ocean Water Temperature With Depth Variations in Ocean Water Temperature With Depth
Video: Mutations and translation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library