Oceanography
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Coriolis Effect?
Back
The Coriolis Effect is the apparent deflection of moving objects (like winds and currents) caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two types of water currents?
Back
The two types of water currents are surface currents and deep currents.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides are the tides with the biggest difference between high tide and low tide, occurring when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do arrows in oceanography diagrams typically represent?
Back
In oceanography diagrams, arrows usually represent currents.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the continental shelf?
Back
The continental shelf is the underwater land that extends from the edges of continents to the ocean floor.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes ocean currents?
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Ocean currents are caused by wind, the Earth's rotation, and differences in water temperature and salinity.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between surface currents and deep currents?
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Surface currents are found in the upper layer of the ocean and are driven by wind, while deep currents are driven by differences in water density.
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