DataStreme Ocean - Week Three COS Answer Form

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Current Ocean Studies 3 Answers

  1. (1995) (2007) (2011)

  2. (1995) (2007) (2011)

  3. (some ocean ice bridging to the North American mainland)
    (some ocean ice extending to the Russian mainland)
    (no ocean ice bridging to either the Russian or North American mainlands)

  4. (Northwest Passage) (Northern Sea Route)

  5. (July) (August) (September)

  6. (4.3) (4.7) (6.8) millions sq. km

  7. (4.3) (4.7) (6.8) millions sq. km

  8. (near the 1979-2000 average) (very near the record minimum extent)

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