Ocean Floor, Waves, Currents, Tides

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is wave height?

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Wave height is the distance between the crest and the trough of a wave.

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What is amplitude in terms of waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum distance that points on a wave, such as the crest or trough, move from their rest position.

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What causes tides in the ocean?

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Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is a mid-ocean ridge?

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A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain range formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created.

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What is a seamount?

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A seamount is an underwater mountain that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach the surface.

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What is a guyot?

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A guyot is an underwater volcanic mountain with a flat top, formed by erosion.

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