Ocean Motion - 6th Grade Science

Emma and Samuel are at the beach, and they're curious about how the strength of the wind affects the ______ of a wave. Can you help them figure it out?

• Color

• Size

• Speed

• Temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Hey there, science explorers! Can you help Maya and James solve this mystery? Fill in the blank: The height of a wave is measured from the ______ to the crest. Let's catch the right wave!

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Rest

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Hey there, wave explorers! Can you help Avery and Maya identify the highest point of a wave? Which part is it?

• Trough

• Crest

• Wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

During a fun day at the beach, Lily and Jackson noticed waves with white caps. What are these waves called?

• Swells

• Breakers

• Tides

• Currents

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Abigail and Henry are planning a beach day! Can you help them figure out in which zone the exciting breakers form?

• Open Ocean

• Surf Zone

• Deep Sea

• Tidal Zone

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Hey ocean explorers! Can you help Maya and Henry fill in the blank: The surf zone extends from the shore to the ______ formation. Dive into the options and make your choice!

• Swell

• Breaker

• Tide

• Current

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

During a fun day at the beach, Michael and Ava are observing the waves. Which of the following is NOT something they would notice about breakers?

• A) White capped waves

• B) Height increases

• C) Wavelength increases

• D) Surf zone formation.

Hey class! William and Abigail are curious: What natural event is the main culprit behind those massive waves known as tsunamis?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Imagine you're on a beach adventure with Scarlett, James, and Samuel. Suddenly, the ocean floor shifts dramatically, causing a massive wave! What could be the reason behind this tsunami?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Liam and Luna are at the beach, and they notice something interesting in the water. Can you help them figure out what rip currents are characterized by?

• A) Slow movement towards the shore

• B) Rapid movement out to sea

• C) Circular motion in the water

• D) Formation of sand dunes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6