Waves Currents & Tides

The periodic rise and fall of the world's oceans due to the moon's gravitational pull.

• gravity

• waves

• currents

• tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The movement of water as wind blows across the surface, eventually crashing on shore.

• gravity

• waves

• currents

• tides

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The movement of ocean water due to global winds or changes in temperature and salinity.

• gravity

• waves

• currents

• tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The main source of gravitational pull for tides.

• Earth

• Sun

• Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What are the two daily tides? (check all that apply)

• High Tide

• Neap Tide

• Low Tide

• Spring Tide

What are the two monthly tides? (check all that apply)

• High Tide

• Neap Tide

• Low Tide

• Spring Tide

Describe this tide (check all that apply)

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

• Full or New Moon

• 1st or 3rd Quarter

• Greatest Tidal Range

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Describe this tide (check all that apply).

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

• New or Full Moon

• 1st or 3rd Quarter

• Smallest Tidal Range

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the distance between two crests or troughs on a wave?

• Wave Height

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Wave Speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the distance from crest to trough on a wave (also known as amplitude)?

• Wave Height

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Wave Speed

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1