MULTIPLE CHOICE (3 points each

• expression écrite

SIO 210 Introduction to Physical Oceanography Mid-term examination Wednesday, November 2, 2005 2:00 – 2:50 PM This is a closed book exam. Calculators are allowed. (101 total points.) MULTIPLE CHOICE (3 points each) 1. Which ocean basin is not characterized by a poleward transport of heat? (circle correct answer) A) South Indian B) South Pacific C) North Pacific D) South Atlantic 2.

• distance from moon to earth varies from perigee
• high heat loss to the atmosphere
• sea- surface
• sea surface
• magnitude of geostrophic flow at the sea surface and at a greater depth
• waves by propagation speed
• ocean waves
• earth