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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.
Is the Antarctic plate oceanic?
The Antarctic Plate contains portions of both oceanic and continental crust. Antarctica itself is continental crust.
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 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.
What two types of plates make up the earth?
The two main types of plates are continental plates and oceanic plates. Continental plates are larger, thicker and less dense compared to oceanic plates.
What two natural processes also contribute to climate change?
El Nino Tectonic Plate movement - affects oceanic circulation (e.g Gulf Stream)
What is the source of energy that drives the watercycle?
sunSolar energy, from the sun's rays.
What are some geographic settings where intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks form?
Most definitely in oceanic-continental crustal plate collision areas, such as along the "ring of fire".
