Waves, Oceans, Currents

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What is the strongest ocean current?

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The Gulf Stream.

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What affects ocean travel?

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Currents.

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What causes tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull.

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What creates bigger waves?

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Stronger winds.

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How many high tides and low tides occur each day?

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2 high tides and 2 low tides.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through water.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the measure of salt concentration in water.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water in the ocean.

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What is the role of the moon in ocean tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull causes the rise and fall of ocean tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when it is at its lowest.