Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About Ocean

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about ocean currents?

• A)They are warmest in the mid-latitudes.
• B)They are typically colder than the water 1 km below.
• C)They are not involved in La Niña events.
• D)They initiate Ekman spirals.

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Definitions:

Proximate Or Ultimate

Causes explaining behaviors: "proximate" refers to the how (mechanisms behind it), "ultimate" refers to the why (evolutionary purpose).

Natal Nests

The original nests or birthplaces where animals are born and initially raised, often important for species with homing instincts or territorial behaviors.

Brood Parasitism

A reproductive strategy where one species lays its eggs in the nest of another species, leaving the host to incubate and rear the parasitic offspring.

Mate Guarding Hypothesis

A theory explaining certain behaviors intended to prevent sexual access to one’s mate by competitors, ensuring paternity certainty.