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The layer in the ocean where the temperature varies with depth is called the?
Thermocline
What is an thermocline?
a layer of water in the ocean where the temperature declines rapidly with depth
What layer of ocean water's temperature drops with increased depth the fastest?
thermocline
Which term refers to the layer of water in which there is a rapid change of temperature with depth in the ocean?
The term you are referring to is "thermocline." It is the layer of water in the ocean where there is a rapid change in temperature with depth, serving as a barrier between warmer surface water and colder deep water.
What are three ways in which the ocean water varies?
Ocean water varies in temperature, salinity, and depth. Temperature changes with latitude and depth, affecting marine ecosystems and currents. Salinity, influenced by factors like evaporation, precipitation, and freshwater influx, affects water density and circulation patterns. Additionally, the depth of the ocean impacts pressure and light penetration, further influencing marine life and chemical processes.
What are the three temperature layers of ocean water?
the first layer is the surface layer it is nice and warm and mixed with the waves. the next layer is the thermocline it is just warm not any thing special. the next is freezing cold i would not want to go there.
How does the temperature of the ocean change with depth?
The temperature of the ocean typically decreases with depth due to a phenomenon known as thermocline. The surface of the ocean is warmed by the sun, but this heat is not evenly distributed throughout the water column. The top layer, called the mixed layer, experiences the most significant temperature changes, while deeper layers are generally cooler and more stable. The rate of temperature decrease varies depending on factors such as location, season, and ocean currents.
What is second cooler layer of ocean water?
The second cooler layer of ocean water is called the thermocline. It is the region of rapidly decreasing temperature with depth, typically found between the warmer surface layer (epipelagic zone) and the colder deep layer (abyssal zone) in the ocean.
What is the temperature for the summer in an ocean biome?
The temperature for the summer in an ocean biome depends on the layer of the ocean. The top layer will be the warmest.
What happens to the temperature of ocean water in the thermocline region?
In the thermocline region, the temperature of ocean water decreases rapidly with depth due to the barrier between the warm surface layer and the cold deep layer. This abrupt change in temperature creates a distinct layer of transition between the warmer surface water and the colder deep water.
A layer in a body of water in which water temperature drops with increased depth faster than it does in other layers?
This is known as a thermocline. It is a layer where the temperature decreases rapidly with depth. The thermocline often separates the warm surface waters from the colder deeper waters in a lake or ocean.
What is the carbonate compensation depth?
The carbonate compensation depth (CCD) is the depth in the ocean at which the rate of calcium carbonate production equals the rate of dissolution. Below this depth, calcium carbonate dissolves due to increased pressure and decreasing pH, preventing accumulation. The CCD varies with ocean chemistry, temperature, and biological activity.
