water cycle

A rock layer that has good permeability and porosity is called an

• aquifer

• aquiclude

• aquamarine

• biozone

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What are jetties used for?

• jetties prevent the formation of the baymouth bars

• jetties prevent sea levels from rising

• jetties are natural deposits

• jetties allow the formation of baymouth bar

This imago shows an island connected to shore by a narrow strip of sand. This shoreline feature is called a

• spit

• badmouth bar

• tombolo

• Orion

A wave crest approaching shore and is about to enter shallow water. As the wave enters shallow waters the waves will

• bend and direct its energy toward the bay

• bend and direct its energy toward the headland

• bend straight equally toward the shore

• remain staight

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Longshore current moves sand/sediment parallel to the shoreline. What will be formed where the sand is deposited?

• wave cut cliffs and sea stacks

• spits ,barrier islands and tombolos

• Jetties and grains

• seamounts atolls, and guyots

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Using the figure above of three (3) different tidal patterns Which ane shows a diurnal tidal pattern?

• a

• b

• c

• all of the above

When the Earth, Moon, and Sun are in the positions shown in the figure above, what kind of tide will result?s

• light tide

• EBB tide

• spring tide

• flow tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which is true about waves they enter shallow water and start to break?

• Wavelength gets longer

• Wave height increases

• Wave speed increases

• Wave density decreases

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Waves come into shallow water and then breaking onto shore. What is the minimum water depth to not feel the wave?

• 1/2 the wave height

• 1/2 the wavelength

• twice the wave height

• twice the wavelength

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is the main reason why Plano does not use the Trinity aquifer for drinking water?

• the aquifer is being infiltrated by ted water

• the aquifer is too deep

• the water is frozen

• not enough water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1