Science Ch. 14 Ocean Motions

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Daily or twice-daily changes in local sea level due to the moon's gravity are

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lunar tides

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High tides happen when a spot on Earth rotates through a tidal

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bulge

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A higher-than-usual tide that occurs at new moon or full moon is called a

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spring tide

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A lower-than-usual tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and earth form a right angle is called a

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neap tide

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The moon is the only astronomical body that affects Earth's oceans.

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False

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Is it possible for a body of water to have only a single high and low tide each day?

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True

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Tides have the potential to generate large amounts of energy.

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True

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What type of current is associated with winds?

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surface current

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What type of current is associated with underwater mudslide?

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density current

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What type of current is associated with gyre?

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surface current