ES Ch 16 Vocab Formative

Masses of ocean water that flow from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Movements of water that flow horizontally in the upper part of the ocean's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The deflection of currents away from their original course as a result of Earth's rotation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The rising of cold water from deeper layers to replace warmer surface water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The vertical distance between trough and crest.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The horizontal distance between two successive crests or troughs.

The distance that wind has traveled across open water.

Regular changes in the elevation of the ocean surface.

Tides that have the greatest tidal range; occur at new and full moons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Tides that have the lowest tidal range; occur during first and third quarter moon phases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1