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What affect did the geographic isolation of Antarctica have on oceanic circulation?
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Where in geographic location is oceanic plate found?
Oceanic plates form the 'floors' of the worlds oceans.
The global patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation help determine the distribution of ecosystems throughout earth?
False.
What is the oceanic conveyor belt?
The global oceanic conveyor belt, is a unifying concept that connects the ocean's surface and thermohaline (deep mass) circulation regimes, transporting heat and salt on a planetary scale.
What is the driving force of oceanic?
Deep ocean circulation(90% of ocean water) is caused by differences in temperature, salinity and suspended load. It is referred to as "Thermohaline"- meaning heat and salt- circulation.
Why is Spain divided into 5 geographic regions?
Spain is divided into five geographic regions according to the topography of each region and their climates. The climatic divisions in Spain are oceanic, mountain, continental, Mediterranean and arid.
Can blocking atmospheric or oceanic circulation patterns could drastically change climate?
true source: Switched on Schoolhouse Earth science
Is the Antarctic plate oceanic?
No, the Antarctic Plate is a tectonic plate that is primarily continental in nature, as it mostly consists of continental crust beneath the ice sheet. It is surrounded by oceanic crust of the Southern Ocean.
Is the oceanic and atmospheric circulation the reason for earth's energy imbalance?
No, the Earth does not have an energy imbalance, the energy affecting the Earth is mainly Sunlight and geothermal energy. The circulation of the oceans and atmosphere is a means by which these energies are distributed round the planet.
Which geographic feature is associated with subduction zones?
Subduction Zones are usually known to be part of the Destructive Plate Boundary. The changes that occur in this boundary are: Oceanic crust moves towards the continental crust, but due to the weight of the oceanic crust, the oceanic crust sinks and gets destroyed. This forms deep sea trenches and island archs with volcanoes. As the oceanic crust is forced downwards, the increase in pressure can trigger earthquakes to strike... Basically, the two plates (oceanic and continental) are associated with subduction zones.... Hope this helped ^ ^
Is Japan continental continental oceanic oceanic or continental oceanic?
Oceanic-Oceanic.
What is the difference between maps and charts?
Charts has long been primarily used as an oceanic designation because of the additional information provided, while maps has been the designation for geographic drawings.
Where does barn owls live?
The Barn Owl is one of the most widely distributed birds in the world, found on all continents except Antarctica, and on many oceanic islands as well.
