Author Question: Under what conditions will coastal waters become isohaline? a) Waters are so deep that they are ... (Read 74 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

Under what conditions will coastal waters become isohaline?

a) Waters are so deep that they are unaffected by the input of freshwater from rivers
b) Waters are so shallow that tidal variations cause the freshwater and saltwater to mix
c) Waters are warm and therefore have a low density
d) Waters are cold and therefore have a high density
e) Waters are so still that salt water and incoming freshwater are unable to mix

Question 2

The coastlines that surround the United States are diverse in sediment profile, storm exposure, and wave energy. Which coast has open exposure to large storm waves that are high energy waves and an emergent coastline of young sedimentary bedrock?

a) Atlantic Coast
b) Pacific Coast
c) Gulf of Mexico Coast
d) Arctic Coast
e) Great Lakes Coast