131 Summary — Physical Geology – 2nd Edition
Figure A
- Explain why carbonate sediments are absent from the deepest parts of the oceans.
- What is the source of the carbon that is present in sea-floor methane hydrate deposits?
- Where are the saltiest parts of the oceans? Why?
- Explain why sea-surface water with the greatest density is found in the north Atlantic, as shown on Figure A.
- What type of ocean currents result from the relatively dense water in the north Atlantic?
- How do the open-ocean currents affect the overall climate patterns on Earth?
Media Attributions
- Figure A: “Sea Surface Density.” by NASA. Adapted by Steven Earle. Public domain.
