Oceanography with Tides

Front

What is the difference between the level of ocean at high tide and low tide?

Back

Tidal Range

Front

What is the feature called that is formed by an underwater mountain?

Back

Seamount

Front

What is a rhythmic movement that carries energy through matter or space?

Back

Wave

Front

How do water particles of ocean waves move?

Back

In Circles

Front

What forms when more dense seawater sinks under less dense seawater?

Back

Density Current

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

High Tide

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

Back

Low Tide

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of ocean water driven by various forces?

Back

Ocean Current