Waves, Tides, and Currents

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1.
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What is a wave?
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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, often seen in water, sound, and light.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes tides?
Back
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a high tide?
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A high tide is the point at which the water level is at its highest due to the gravitational pull of the moon or sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a low tide?
Back
A low tide is the point at which the water level is at its lowest, occurring between high tides.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Gulf Stream?
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The Gulf Stream is the fastest and warmest ocean current in the world, flowing from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of the United States.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are gyres?
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Gyres are large systems of circulating ocean currents, typically driven by wind patterns and the Coriolis effect.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
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What is the Coriolis effect?
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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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