Oceanography3/3: Oceanography Quiz What is the name of the current flowing from the north of Antarctica along the west coast of South America?* Panama Current Cromwell Current South equatorial Current Humboldt Current Hint: It brings nutrient rich water to the Galapagos Islands, helping to sustain the Islands' rich biodiversity.What are the main producers in the ocean?* Moss Phytoplankton Penguins Small fish Hint: Don't forget that primary producers are able to create their own food.Why is Galapagos one of the richest fishing grounds in the world?* High levels of productivity Presence of Galapagos giant tortoises Low levels of productivity Absence of upwelling Hint: Think of why the Galapagos Islands are able to support high amounts of biodiversity.Upwelling is an oceanic process where...* cold water rises from the deep warm water rises from the deep cold water sinks to the deep warm water sinks to the deep Hint: Upwelling brings nutrient rich water to the surface.Why is cold water from the deep ocean rich in nutrients?* From dead and decaying matter that has sunk to the ocean floor Phytoplankton lives in the deep ocean From the presence of Galapagos penguins Hint: These nutrients are important for the primary producers.Which one of this is NOT a way in which upwelling occurs?* Around islands Along the ocean floor Along the coastline Along the equator Hint: There are three main ways that upwelling occurs and they all occur around the Galapagos Islands.
