Pacific sector
E96531
The Pacific sector is the portion of the Southern Ocean and Antarctic region lying south of the Pacific Ocean, often studied for its distinct oceanographic and climatic characteristics.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
oceanographic region
→
sector of the Southern Ocean → |
| borders |
Antarctic continent
→
|
| hasCharacteristic |
distinct climatic characteristics
→
distinct oceanographic characteristics → |
| hasPart |
Antarctic Circumpolar Current system
→
Antarctic continental margin → sea ice zone → |
| hasProcess |
carbon uptake
→
deep water formation → ocean–atmosphere heat exchange → sea ice formation → sea ice melt → |
| influences |
Antarctic sea ice extent
→
Southern Hemisphere storm tracks → Southern Ocean circulation → global climate system → |
| isImportantFor |
Antarctic ecosystem studies
→
climate change research → global carbon cycle → global heat redistribution → |
| isRegionOf |
Antarctic sea ice variability
→
biogeochemical cycling → ocean–ice–atmosphere interactions → |
| locatedIn |
Antarctic region
→
|
| locatedSouthOf |
Pacific Ocean
→
|
| partOf |
Southern Hemisphere
→
Southern Ocean → |
| studiedInField |
climatology
→
oceanography → polar science → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Antarctic Convergence
→
|
morePolewardIn |