Week Two Lecture Review Questions

Describe, in detail, the three ways water is weird and how those properties relate specifically to the ocean.

Explain the relationship between temperature, salinity, and density in the oceans. Be sure to use terminology from lecture and relate this relationship to the oceanic process of deep ocean circulation.

Describe in detail atmospheric convection and its relation to the distribution of energy on the planet. Be sure to use knowledge gained from the lectures and videos presented.

Using the map below and with your understanding of atmospheric circulation and surface wind patterns please explain the following worldwide concern: On June 1st there was an explosion at a chemical plant in China (location A) and a very toxic chemical is released throughout the troposphere (this did not happen – just an example for educational purposes).

Using the map below and with your understanding of surface ocean circulation please explain whether a chemical spill into the ocean off the coast of San Diego (Location B) during the Month of December is a concern only those in California or would others countries be concerned? Why?

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