Ocean 115 - Introduction to Oceanography » Spring 2021 » Week 7 Pre reading Quiz Properties of Matter

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Question #1
The influence of water on global temperatures, due to water’s thermal characteristics, prevents broad swings of temperature during the day and night.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
Heat and temperature are synonymous terms.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
The polarity of water makes it able absorb a lot of heat without changing temperature substantially.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
The continuous removal of heat from water always corresponds to a consistent decrease in temperature.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #5
Seawater density increases with increasing salinity and decreasing pressure.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
Ocean water is stratified based on density differences.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Ice is more dense than liquid water.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
The ocean appears blue because it is reflecting the sky.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #9
Sound travels slower in water than in air.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #10
Sea surface salinity is highest where evaporation exceeds precipitation.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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