Quiz Chapter 6:
1. The density of fresh water reaches a maximum around 4o C. T/F (1 pts)
2. The weak magnetic bond that sets up between water molecules due to the
polar structure is called (1 pts):
3. When water changes state, there will be a gain or loss of heat without a
corresponding increase or decrease in temperature. T/F (1 pt.)
4. There are many combinations of temperature and salinity that result in the
same density of water. T/F (1 pt.)
5. The zone where temperature decreases rapidly with depth is called the.. (1 pt.)
6. The zone where density increases rapidly with depth is called the.. (1 pt.)
7. More than half of the incoming solar energy is absorbed within the top 1 m of
the ocean. T/F (1 pt.)
1
Temperature (°C)
5
10 15
20
8. When would you expect
the surface mixed layer to
be deepest. (1 pts)
25
B
A
C
4,000
6,000
2,000
8,000
3,000
10,000
Depth (ft)
Depth (m)
1,000
2,000
9. Give two examples of what
could have been
responsible for deepening
the mixed layer (2 pts)
Bonus
B: Polar
A: Temperate
C: Tropical
40
50
60
70
Temperature (°F)
2