The Ultimate Source of Most of the Energy for Ocean

question 43

Multiple Choice

The ultimate source of most of the energy for ocean currents is:

• A) weather.
• B) wind.
• C) the sun.
• D) the tides.

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Definitions:

Ethanol

A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid alcohol, commonly used as a solvent, in medical applications, and as a recreational beverage.

Carbon Compounds

Organic molecules that contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.

3-Phenylpentan-3-ol

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a phenyl group attached to the third carbon and an alcohol group on the same carbon.

Benzoic Acid

A simple aromatic carboxylic acid, its salts are used as food preservatives.