Waves and Currents

Front

What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What causes the movement of water deep in the ocean?

Back

Differences in densities.

Front

What is the cycle called where hot material rises and cool material sinks?

Back

Convection Current

Front

What type of current is caused by differences in density in the ocean?

Back

Density Current

Front

What factors influence wave height?

Back

Speed of wind, Distance, Length.

Front

What is the term for the upward movement of warm water and the downward movement of cold water?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is the effect called that causes moving air and water to turn in a circular motion?

Back

Coriolis Effect.

Front

What is the term for the surface movement of water in the ocean?

Back

Surface Current.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and water density?

Back

As temperature increases, water density decreases.

Front

What is the primary driver of ocean currents?

Back

Wind and differences in water density.