Vocabulary Matching Flashcard Retake

Front

What does the moon's gravity affect?

Back

Ocean Tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Front

What are the regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

Back

Deep Currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the primary source of energy that generates most ocean waves?

Back

Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

The greater the wind speed, the larger the __________.

Back

Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What three factors affect ocean currents?

Back

Wind, Temperature, Salinity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Define ocean tides.

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What are surface currents?

Back

Water movements that occur at the surface of the ocean, primarily driven by wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is salinity?

Back

The concentration of salts in water, affecting water density and currents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

How do deep currents differ from surface currents?

Back

Deep currents are movements of water below the surface, while surface currents are found at the ocean's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What role does wind play in ocean waves?

Back

Wind transfers energy to the water, creating waves.