Waves, Tides, Currents

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What are the rise and fall of Earth's waters on its coastlines called?

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Tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic activity called?

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Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is a large stream of water that moves through the ocean called?

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Current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the distance from one crest of a wave to another called?

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Wave length

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What is the distance from the trough to the crest of a wave called?

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Wave height

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is the term for the energy transferred through a medium by waves?

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Wave energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on ocean currents called?

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Coriolis effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the term for the maximum height of a wave above the still water level?

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Wave amplitude

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What are the two main types of tides?

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Spring tides and neap tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the phenomenon called when the water level rises and falls due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

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Tidal force

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4