Langmuir circulation disturbs deep water currents due to twisting vortices. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
Langmuir circulation occurs when twisting vortices align in the same direction as the wind. There are
recognizable differences in regions of convergence and divergence. Information can be found in the
section Wind Can Cause Vertical Movement of Ocean Water.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

The second major seismic belt, accounting for 15% of all earthquakes, is the Mediterranean-Asiatic belt

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Oxbow lakes typically occur in the ____ course

a. first b. upper c. middle d. lower

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Explain how the marine terrace in Figure 10.17 formed

What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

The ________ Ocean contains the largest volume of water

A) Pacific B) Indian C) Atlantic D) Arctic

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences