Currents, Waves, and Tides

Front

Which type of ocean movement is a large-scale pattern that can circulate across all the oceans?

Back

Current

Front

Which type of ocean movement is a repeated up and down motion, generally caused by wind?

Back

Wave

Front

Which type of ocean movement can be described as the rise and fall of sea level, mostly due to the gravitational influence of the moon?

Back

Tide

Front

Which type of ocean movement can be divided into 2 groups: surface and deep?

Back

Current

Front

Which type of ocean movement varies depending on the current moon phase?

Back

Tide

Front

Which type of ocean movement can be caused by wind or differences in density and can also be diverted by the Coriolis effect?

Back

Current

Front

What part of the wave is also known as the "peak?"

Back

Crest

Front

TRUE or FALSE: The Gulf Stream carries cool water toward the North Atlantic, causing the weather in Great Britain to be colder.

Back

FALSE

Front

Which type of tides happen twice every day in most places?

Back

High/Low

Front

Which type of tides have a smaller change in sea level due to the Earth, Moon, and Sun forming a right angle?

Back

Neap