Ecology Random Flashcards by Sabrina Belfi

Q

Daytime

Sea breeze or land breeze

A

Day time sea breeze

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Q

Because water expands as it warms …sea level is how much higher at equator than poles
Which causes

A

8cm

Surface water to move in response to gravity

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Q

4 things that lead to ocean currents

A

Water moves from equator to poles bec gravity
Trade winds + temperate Westerlies
Earth’s rotation
Position of landmasses- shapes of ocean basins

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