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

Author Question: The flow of water around the periphery of an ocean basin driven by winds and the Coriolis effect is ... (Read 143 times)

Mimi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 542
on: Aug 22, 2018

The flow of water around the periphery of an ocean basin driven by winds and the Coriolis effect is called a(n) ____.
  a. easterly
  b. trade wind
  c. gyre
  d. eddy
  e. westerly



Question 2

Surface currents are driven mainly by ____.
  a. deep-ocean movements
  b. density differences
  c. salinity differences
  d. temperature differences
  e. wind friction



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

epscape

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

e


Mimi

  • Member
  • Posts: 542
Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

gcook

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

The functioning of the heart valves and blood flow. The functioning of the heart valves and blood flow.
The Greenhouse Effect The Greenhouse Effect
The Greenhouse Effect: Influences on Temperature The Greenhouse Effect: Influences on Temperature
Waterspouts are tornadoes that occur over warm-water bodies, instead of over land. Waterspouts are tornadoes that occur over warm-water bodies, instead of over land.
Population Patterns: Tarim Basin Population Patterns: Tarim Basin
The Great Ocean Conveyor The Great Ocean Conveyor
Video: Mechanisms for chromosome movement Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library