Which Type of Flow Works in Opposition to Ekman Transport

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which type of flow works in opposition to Ekman transport in a gyre?

• A) counter-current circulation
• B) density-driven circulation
• C) geostrophic circulation
• D) Langmuir circulation
• E) thermohaline circulation

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Definitions:

Fovea

A tiny depression in the center of the retina, responsible for our sharp central vision and high-resolution color vision.

Peripheral Vision

The ability to see objects that are not in the direct line of vision, but rather in the outer edges of the visual field.

Color Vision

Color vision is the capacity of the eye and brain to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals.