Waves, Currents, & Tides

Front

What is the highest point of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What causes density currents in the ocean?

Back

Density differences caused by temperature and salinity.

Front

What part of the wave is the distance between two consecutive crests?

Back

Wavelength

Front

How many times do tides rise and fall in a day?

Back

Twice

Front

What is the lowest point of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from its resting point to its crest?

Back

Amplitude

Front

What is the term for the movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

Back

Tides

Front

What is the primary force that drives ocean currents?

Back

Wind and the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the term for a current that is caused by differences in water density?

Back

Density current

Front

What is the term for the horizontal distance between two wave crests?

Back

Wavelength