The distribution of species is based on both biotic and abiotic factors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Coastal water tends to support greater plankton populations than oceanic water does due to nitrate runoff from soil
a. True b. False
A system of ocean currents that circulate around the periphery of an ocean basin due to the forces of surface winds, the sun's heat, the Coriolis effect, and gravity is called ____
A) a cell B) a gyre C) a microscale current D) convection cells
The mechanical weathering process that occurs because of pressure release is:
a. creep b. frost wedging c. hydrolysis d. sheeting
The temperatures in a fractionating tower at an oil refinery are important, but so are the pressures. Where might the pressure in a fractional distillation tower be greatest, at the bottom or at the top? Defend your answer
A) The pressure is greatest at the bottom because the higher temperature means a greater number of vaporized molecules. B) The pressure is greatest at the top because the higher temperature means a greater number of vaporized molecules. C) The pressure is greatest at the bottom because the lower temperature means a greater number of vaporized molecules. D) The pressure is greatest at the top because the lower temperature means a greater number of vaporized molecules.