Waves, Currents and Tides Final Review

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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.

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What are ocean currents?

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Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest high tides and lowest low tides that occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is an abyssal plain?

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An abyssal plain is a nearly flat region of the ocean floor, covered with thick layers of sediment.

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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains a high concentration of salt, while freshwater has a low concentration of salt.

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What is carbon dioxide's role in the ocean?

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Carbon dioxide is more plentiful in the ocean than in the atmosphere and is essential for marine life, especially in photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What are the positions of the moon that produce spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the moon is in the new moon and full moon positions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the continental slope?

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The continental slope is the steeply sloping area between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor.

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What is a seamount?

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A seamount is an underwater mountain formed by volcanic activity.