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Why is the thermocline typically not found in high latitude seas?
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The thermocline is the boundary layer between a layer of warm water on top of a layer of colder water. Warmer water is less dense, and floats on top of the cold water, which is more dense. The depth of the thermocline will vary with the season, the bottom terrain, and the weather; for example, high winds with large waves will cause considerable mixing in the top 100 feet of water. The thermocline will be below that, or may not exist at all.
For Scuba divers, it is sometimes possible to lay down on the thermocline; if your buoyancy is perfectly adjusted, you will sink through the less-dense warm water but "float" on top of the denser cold water.
Sound waves are bent differently in different water density layers; in submarine warfare, submarines can hide or be exposed depending on where they are relative to the thermocline.
In high latitudes, sunlight sometimes reflects off the water surface rather than penetrating the surface and warming the upper ocean layers.
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The greatest variety of climates is found in what region?
I think its high latitude regions
Are tropical climate zones usually found in high latitude areas?
No. Tropical climate zones are found in lower latitudes.
What is subtropical high pressure?
it is found over the north and south poles
What are horse latitude winds?
Horse latitude winds are dry, stable, and often calm areas that are found around 30 degrees latitude in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. These winds are typically associated with high-pressure systems and are characterized by weak or variable winds. The term "horse latitude" originated from the stories of Spanish sailors throwing their horses overboard when they became stranded in these calm zones during their voyages.
How many latitude degrees high is California?
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Is there a thermocline present in high latitude ocean waters why or why not?
Thermocline is not typically found in high latitudes of ocean waters because of less penetrating heat rays since the sun's energy hits the earth at an angle in the high latitude ocean waters.
Is there a thermocline present in high latitude of ocean waters Why or why not?
Thermocline is not typically found in high latitudes of ocean waters because of less penetrating heat rays since the sun's energy hits the earth at an angle in the high latitude ocean waters.
Is there a thermocline present in high latitude ocean waters?
There is a thermocline present, but it may appear only seasonally. This is due to the fact that the sun's energy hits the earth at an angle (as opposed to straight on) in the high latitude ocean waters. Therefore, less penetrating heat rays = less of a thermocline.
Is there a thermocline present in high-latitude ocean waters?
There is a thermocline present, but it may appear only seasonally. This is due to the fact that the sun's energy hits the earth at an angle (as opposed to straight on) in the high latitude ocean waters. Therefore, less penetrating heat rays = less of a thermocline.
Why do high latitude water lack a pycnocline?
Density variations of seawater with latitude are very similar to those for temperature variations with latitude. Because of the influence of temperature on seawater density, low latitudes exhibit lower densities at the surface that rapidly increase with depth. Higher latitudes exhibit little or no difference in density owing to the lack of a thermocline. Such a rapid change in density with depth is called a pycnocline, and like a thermocline is absent at higher latitudes.
What kind of temperature and precipitation are found in the high latitude climate zone?
Snow and cold temperatures are found in the high latitude climate zone.
What kinds of temperature precipitation are found in the high latitude climate zone?
Snow and cold temperatures are found in the high latitude climate zone.
Where can high latitude climates be found?
high latitudes can be found 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south.
The greatest variety of climates is found in what region?
I think its high latitude regions
Are tropical climate zones usually found in high latitude areas?
No. Tropical climate zones are found in lower latitudes.
What is subtropical high pressure?
it is found over the north and south poles
What are horse latitude winds?
Horse latitude winds are dry, stable, and often calm areas that are found around 30 degrees latitude in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. These winds are typically associated with high-pressure systems and are characterized by weak or variable winds. The term "horse latitude" originated from the stories of Spanish sailors throwing their horses overboard when they became stranded in these calm zones during their voyages.
