What are two processes for desalinating water? What will be an ideal response?
Reverse osmosis and distillation.
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Lakes or areas of the ocean that have a small supply of nutrients, and thus low productivity, are referred to as
A. autotrophic. B. eutrophic. C. oligotrophic. D. mesotrophic. E. abyssal.
Below are listed some widely-used devices and the amount of energy they waste. Which pair of choices is not correct?
a. incandescent light bulb — up to 95% b. internal combustion engine — 80% c. nuclear power plant — 50% d. coal-fired power plant — 65% e. combined heat and power system (CHP) 10-15%
Why are the temperatures at La Paz more moderate in every month and so consistent overall as compared to Concepción?
How does the absorption of light provide heat energy in the ocean?
a. The addition of light increases the heat capacity of molecules. b. When light is absorbed, molecules vibrate and electromagnetic energy is converted to heat. c. Photosynthetic organisms convert the light to heat energy. d. Tiny suspended particles absorb heat and transfer it to the ocean. e. The scattering of light causes heat to build up.