12.3 - TEMPERATURE OF OCEAN WATERS
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What is the average surface temperature of ocean waters?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes from the equator to the poles.
What term describes the layer where temperature changes rapidly in the ocean?
💡 Hint: It starts around 100-400m depth.
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What is the thermocline?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature is distributed at different ocean depths.
True or False: Ocean temperatures are generally higher in the Southern Hemisphere.
💡 Hint: Recall how land influence varies across the hemispheres.
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How can you predict the potential impact of ocean temperature changes on global weather patterns?
💡 Hint: Consider how ocean currents interact with atmospheric systems.
Evaluate the role of ocean temperature in marine ecosystem health and biodiversity.
💡 Hint: Think about how different species thrive in varying temperature conditions.
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