Waves currents, and tides

All of the following can generate currents within Earth's oceans except–

• wind blowing over time.

• differences in temperature

• rivers flowing into the sea.

• differences in salinity.

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When do spring tides occur?

• New Moon and first quarter

• First quarter and third quarter

• New moon and full moon

• Full moon and third quarter

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Salinity and temperature both have an influence on ocean currents because both the temperature of water and the amount of dissolved salt in it affect–

• how quickly it evaporates.

• its ability to conduct electricity

• the latitude where it is found.

• the density of the water.

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What moon phases do neap tides occur?

• New moon and full moon

• First quarter and new moon

• Full moon and third quarter

• First quater and third quarter

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

• full moon tide

• new moon tide

• neap tide

• spring tide

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Which source has the strongest effect on tides?

• Sun

• Moon

• Earth

• Wind

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The force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center

• Rotation

• Motion

• Cycle

• Gravity

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Waves in the ocean can have which of the following effects?

• Slowing the rotation of Earth

• Reducing the salinity in water

• Changing the direction of wind

• Removing sand from beaches

The density of ocean water is affected by temperature and ___________.

• salinity
• depth
• volume

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

• neap tide
• spring tide
• new moon tide
• full moon tide

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