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kellyjaisingh

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What kind of flow is important in driving the ocean surface currents?
 A) Wave frequency
  B) West Wind Drift
  C) Progressive waves
  D) Stokes drift

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding sound in the ocean?
 A) Sound is scattered as it bounces off suspended particles in the water.
  B) Sound intensity increases as it moves through the ocean because of absorption.
  C) The speed of sound in the ocean is ten times less than the speed of sound in air.
  D) The speed of sound in the ocean decreases as temperature increases.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



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