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Oceanography
Oceanography, also called marine science, is the study of oceans. It includes the study of physical oceanography, marine chemistry, marine geology, and marine biology. Areas covered in oceanography are the shape, depth, and distribution of oceans, and also their composition, life forms, ecology, and water currents, as well as their legal status. If you would like to know more or share your knowledge about oceanography, ask and answer questions here! Includes questions related to the study of Earth's oceans and seas.
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What is the closest ocean beach to Fredericksburg va?
The closest ocean beach to Fredericksburg, VA, is likely the beaches in the Virginia Beach area. Located about 2.5 hours southeast of Fredericksburg, Virginia Beach offers a long stretch of sandy shore along the Atlantic Ocean. Other nearby options include the beaches at the Outer Banks in North Carolina, which are a bit farther but also popular destinations.
What was earth like in the year 1000 BC?
The earth before 1000 bc
There was never a rainbow in the atmosphere before 1000 bc.
The earth never saw a rainbow until Noah did.
the following could never have happened before 1000 bc: Water molecules reflects the sunlight. Rainbows only appears when there are water in the air and light to be reflected in the water.
Geologists studying the landscape of the northwestern United States believe that as many as 100 catastrophic floods once washed over the area. One such flood is said to have roared through the region with a wall of water 2,000 feet high, traveling at 65 miles an hour, a flood of 500 cubic miles of water weighing more than two trillion tons.
Global flood?
If this is true then the earths atmosphere before the flood was drastically different than after the flood.
I believe that the earth had some kind of protection surrounding it that did not allow for any water molecules to penetrate the atmosphere. how could this be? I do not know that is why i am asking.
Where could one get the smell of the ocean breeze in a spray bottle?
If the smell of an "ocean breeze" is desired, try filling a spray bottle with tap water and 3-4 drops of an aromatic essential oil. An "ocean breeze" scent is common in essential oils, for its energies of healing and relaxation.
The transition layer between the mixed layer at the surface and the deep water layer.
Why is sediment deposited in coastal areas?
The sediment is washed into the sea by runoff from the land, especially by rivers and streams. Most of this sediment does not travel very far offshore before settling.
How does depth affect ocean color?
A very good question, here. Depth affects the ocean color based upon how much water is contained in that depth. Light, as we know, travels very fast. But when light begins to travel through water, it begins to slow down. In fact, it begins to move so slow that it eventually stops. This is why the deeper you go, the darker it gets. Did you know that sound moves faster in water than in open air?
Words that could have to do with waves?
Some words that have to do with waves would be, backwash, billows, surf. Even whitecaps, and sea level and tides.
When something is not fresh what is that called?
Maybe stale or just 'non-fresh' or even 'food that isn't fresh'.
For example, this food was stale
OR
this food isn't fresh
OR
this is non-fresh food
How many times do tides come in and out in a month?
Tides typically go through two high tides and two low tides each day, resulting in a total of approximately 60 high tides and 60 low tides in a month. This frequency is due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, affecting the Earth's oceans.
Why is it important to know where deep ocean trenches are?
depth of the ocean and ship to run to ground
What happened 5 million years ago?
There quite a bit of evolutionary changes that happened 5 millions years ago. Mammals were constantly changing and humans as we know them today are said to be only 2.4 million years old.
Why is tap water the best water?
it isnt
Tap water is full of chemicals, i'd say volcanic water is best
What will happen if a hurricane moving from over the ocean to over land?
A hurricane that move over land will rapidly weaken and degenerate into a remnant low pressure system.
The density of ocean water increases when it?
Ocean water gets more dense as temperature goes down. So, the colder the water, the more dense it is. Increasing salinity also increases the density of sea water.
Source: Science book.
the ocean cleans, i think, with the air and mouclues in the water. It acts as if it is a filter
Thermal imbalances between the tropical oceans and the polar oceans. (From yahoo answers)
How long does it take an iceberg to melt?
The time it takes for an iceberg to melt varies. The size of the berg has a lot to do with it, and some bergs are as large as small states. Yes, you read that correctly. Let's look at a single example. Imagine an iceberg the size of the island of Jamaica. The massive B-15 berg calved off Antarctica in March of 2000, and pieces of it were floating 6 years later. Use the link below to read more and see some astounding images.
