Waves, Tides, Currents

Front

What is the distance from one crest to another called?

Back

Wave length

Front

What do we call waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic activity?

Back

Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the distance from the trough to the crest of a wave?

Back

Wave height

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is a large stream of water that moves through the ocean called?

Back

Current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the bottom of a wave called?

Back

Trough

Front

What is the top of a wave called?

Back

Crest

Front

What is the term for the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun?

Back

Tide

Front

What is the term for the movement of water along the shore caused by waves?

Back

Longshore drift

Front

What is a powerful current that flows away from the shore?

Back

Rip current

Front

What is the term for the height of a wave from the trough to the crest?

Back

Wave height

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1