Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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1) Describe how "micro" patches (shown as "A" in the diagram) of plankton vary over space and time. How does this differ from small ocean basins (shown as "G" in the Modified Stommel Diagram)? BIOMASS VARIABILITY SPACE Log L (cm) DIEL VERTICAL MIGRATION- TIME ICE AGE VARIATIONS- ANNUAL CYCLES MINUTE HOUR 4464 DAY + WEEK MONTH 10000 Km 48 YEAR 1000 Km -100 Km -10km Log P (sec) CENTURY -100m O <-1000 Y A. "MICRO" PATCHES B. SWARMS C. UPWELLING 10000 Y D. EDDIES & RINGS E. ISLAND EFFECTS E."EL NINO TYPE EVENTS G. SMALL OCEAN BASINS H. BIOGEOGRAPHIC PROVINCES 1. CURRENTS & OCEANIC FRONTS -LENGTH J. CURRENTS-WIDTH K. OCEANIC FRONTS-WIDTH S fem
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Transcribed Image Text:1) Describe how "micro" patches (shown as "A" in the diagram) of plankton vary over space and time. How does this differ from small ocean basins (shown as "G" in the Modified Stommel Diagram)? BIOMASS VARIABILITY SPACE Log L (cm) DIEL VERTICAL MIGRATION- TIME ICE AGE VARIATIONS- ANNUAL CYCLES MINUTE HOUR 4464 DAY + WEEK MONTH 10000 Km 48 YEAR 1000 Km -100 Km -10km Log P (sec) CENTURY -100m O <-1000 Y A. "MICRO" PATCHES B. SWARMS C. UPWELLING 10000 Y D. EDDIES & RINGS E. ISLAND EFFECTS E."EL NINO TYPE EVENTS G. SMALL OCEAN BASINS H. BIOGEOGRAPHIC PROVINCES 1. CURRENTS & OCEANIC FRONTS -LENGTH J. CURRENTS-WIDTH K. OCEANIC FRONTS-WIDTH S fem
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