1
Q
What is the Epipelagic (Eh-pee-peh-laghic) Zone?
A
“Sunlight Zone” (So big heat energy) (A lot of light)
Surface -> 200m
Influenced by wind
2
Q
What kind of layer is the Epipelagic Zone?
A
Its a transition layer (Where a lot of fishes are)
3
Q
What is the Mesopelagic Zone?
A
“Twilight Zone” (Light is faint)
200m - 1000m
Animal mutations
4
Q
What is the Bathypelagic Zone?
A
“Midnight Zone” (no light)
Pressure reaches 5800 psi
5
Q
What is the Abyssopelagic Zone?
A
“The Abyss”
4000m - 6000m
Water temp freezing
6
Q
What is the Hadalpelagic Zone?
A
“The Trenches”
Below 6000m
Life still exists here…
7
Q
What does our Sun do?
A
“Driving Force”
Solar rays affects the ocean
Main cause of wind
GE101 - Exam 2
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
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Chapter 4 - Atmospheric Function, Greenhouse Effect and Atmospheric Warming6
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Chapter 4 - Insolation Receipts and Earth's Curved Surface2
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Chapter 4 - Water on Earth3
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Chapter - 4 Humidity and Atmospheric Stability6
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Chapter 4 - Clouds and Fogs5
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Chapter 4 - Atmospheric Lifting Mechanism, Cold Front, and Warm Front3
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Chapter 4 - Air Pressure11
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Chapter 4 - Pressure Centers and Winds13
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Chapter 4 - Regional Wind Systems8
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Chapter 4 - Oceans16
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Chapter 4 - Ocean Zone7
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Chapter 4 - Ocean Currents5
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Chapter 4 - Breezes, Waves, Bulges and Tides11
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Chapter 4 - Ocean Effects on the Economy4
