Tsunami waves flood coastal and inland areas and affect coastal life. Which of these properties of tsunami waves most contributes to the flooding? (4 points)

The Mississippi River flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Gulf of Mexico. What can you conclude about the salinity of ocean water near the mouth of the river? (2 points)

In the image below, which region is showing an abnormally high sea level? (2 points) Public Domain

Nick made the chart below to show the future impact of four energy production technologies on the environment. Name of energy production technology Ocean thermal Energy Wave power Tidal Power Current power Impact on environment Increase in severe weather conditions like hurricanes Marine life affected by noise pollution Destruction of animal habitats because of change in coastline Coastal areas damaged by construction of power plants For which of these energy production technologies did Nick write an incorrect future impact on the environment? (4 points)

Which of these currents blows from Florida and affects the climate of Europe? (4 points)

A coastline on Earth experienced a high tide at 6 a.m. At what approximate time will the next low tide occur, and why? (4 points)

A coastline on Earth experiences tides according to the graph below. What type of tide is cycling in this location? (4 points)

Which statement about the density of warm water is most likely correct? (2 points)

Which of the following is true about the origin of the salts in Earth’s oceans? (2 points)

What is most likely true about ocean temperatures surrounding Australia, which is marked by the star in the following map? (2 points) Public Domain