Ocean Movement - Waves, Currents, Tides

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What is ocean water different from river water because it has?

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Salt.

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If turtles rode the current closest to Virginia, where would they be carried?

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Europe.

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Why are ocean currents important?

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They help mix ocean water and regulate the climate.

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of ocean currents?

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Ocean pollution.

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What type of current is the Gulf Stream?

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A warm current.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water in the ocean.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Wind, differences in temperature, and salinity.

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What is the difference between waves and currents?

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Waves are surface movements caused by wind, while currents are continuous flows of water.

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What is a tide?

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

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How do tides affect marine life?

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Tides influence feeding and breeding patterns of many marine organisms.