Waves, Tides, Currents

Front

The rise and fall of ocean water that occurs every 12.5 hours or so are called _____

Back

tides

Front

Identify the parts of a wave: I. crest, II. amplitude, III. wavelength, IV. trough

Back

I. amplitude, II. crest, III. wavelength, IV. trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

______________ is a term used to describe the dissolved salt content of a substance.

Back

salinity

Front

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

neap tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

The Coriolis effect causes ___________.

Back

global winds and surface currents to move in a curved path instead of a straight line.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the difference between a wave and a tide?

Back

Waves are caused by wind and can occur on the surface of water, while tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the amplitude of a wave?

Back

The amplitude is the maximum distance that the wave moves from its rest position.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

What causes ocean currents?

Back

Ocean currents are caused by wind, the Earth's rotation, and differences in water density.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6