Chapter 12 Earth's Water Test Review

Front

What causes surface waves other than wind energy?

Back

The pull of gravity of the sun and moon.

Front

The wind energy transfers to ______ energy, and some wind energy causes beach ______.

Back

Sound; erosion.

Front

What is the name of ocean #1?

Back

Pacific.

Front

When one water particle bumps its neighboring water particle, the wind energy transfers to the ________ particle.

Back

Neighboring.

Front

The wave crashes onto _____

Back

Land.

Front

What is the main source of energy that creates ocean waves?

Back

Wind.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

Front

What are tides?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

Back

Saltwater contains a higher concentration of salt than freshwater.