Which of the following statements is true about an Ekman spiral?

 The Gulf coast experiences a ____ tidal range and a ____ average wave size than either the Pacific or Atlantic coasts.

Determine if the given function y = f(x) is a solution of the accompanying differential equation.Differential equation: 8xy’ + 8y = cos xSolution candidate: y =

 Upwelling areas are ____.

 At the present time, the salinity of the ocean seems to be ____.

River water contributes which ions to the ocean?

 The Pacific coast is commonly called a(n) ____.

  Active continental margins are located ____.

Determine the value of C in the given solution.Initial value problem: Solution: y = Ce5x

 Scientists believe the breakup of Pangaea occurred about ____.