Oceans Assessment (Salinity, Zones and Movements)

As the depth of the ocean water increases, the temperature __________.

• increases

• stays the same

• decreases

• rises

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is NOT a basic motion of the ocean?

• waves

• tides

• splashes

• currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Ocean water contains dissolved _____________, measure as salinity.

• minerals

• sediments

• salines

• salt

Salinity is based off of what two things?

• water temperature and wave height

• evaporation and condensation

• evaporation and runoff

• water temperature and runoff

Which ocean movement is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon?

• waves

• currents

• tides

• none of the above

Which ocean motion is defined as a continuous flowing of sea water caused by wind, salinity and temperature?

• currents

• waves

• tides

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which ocean motion carries energy, has a constant rhythm and can be caused by wind and friction and even underwater earthquakes?

• currents

• tides

• waves

• none of the above

What do we call the measurement of how salty the ocean water is?

• saltiness

• oceanography

• density

• salinity

Which motion is like a river flowing through the ocean?

• waves

• currents

• tides

• none of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which ocean zone gets the least amount of sunlight?

• midnight zone

• twilight zone

• sunlight zone