An Accumulation of Ocean Waters Along the Western Edge of Each

question 125

Multiple Choice

An accumulation of ocean waters along the western edge of each ocean basin is

• A)known as the equatorial countercurrent.
• B)principally related to cooler water.
• C)part of a process called the western intensification.
• D)important in generating the Canary,Peru,and California currents.
• E)is related to the anchovy harvest in Peru.

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Definitions:

Liao Dynasty

A dynasty that ruled over parts of Northern China and Mongolia from 907 to 1125, known for its cultural diversity and significant contributions to Chinese art and architecture.

Northern Wei

A dynasty in China (386–535 AD) known for significant advances in art, especially in the development of Buddhist sculpture.

Longmen Caves

A series of Chinese Buddhist cave temples located in Luoyang, China, famous for their vast collection of statues and reliefs.

Mount Wutai

A sacred Buddhist mountain located in Shanxi Province, China, known for its temples and spiritual significance.