Higher Than Normal Sea-Surface Temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico

question 41

True/False

Higher than normal sea-surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005 led NOAA meteorologists to forecast high storm activity in the Atlantic.

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Definitions:

Essential Elements

Nutrients required for organisms to survive and reproduce, that cannot be synthesized internally and must be obtained from the environment.

Leaf

A flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem directly or via a stalk. Leaves are the main organs of photosynthesis and transpiration.

Guttation

The exudation of droplets of water from the pores of plants, typically occurring at night when root pressure is high and transpiration is low.

Soil Moisture

The amount of water present in the soil which is crucial for the growth of plants and the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems.