Ocean and Wave Quiz

Why can we say that there is just one ocean?

• because the oceans were created on the same day

• because the oceans all connect together

• because all the oceans are salty

What is one thing that determines the size of a surface wave?

• gravity making the wave fall

• how long the wind blows

• the amount of precipitation falling

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What is the cause in this cause-and-effect relationship: As a result of the strong waves coming onto the beach, sandcastles were destroyed?

• the strong waves coming onto the beach

• sandcastles were destroyed

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What is the effect in this energy cause-and-effect relationship: Surface waves are a consequence of energy being transferred from the wind through the water?

• surface waves

• energy being transferred from the wind through the water

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What is the origin of surface currents?

• when the Psalmist wrote about the paths in the seas

• when Matthew Maury found the paths in the seas

• when God created the winds to move across the water

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What causes surface currents to move in a circular pattern?

• the continents

• the earth’s rotation

• the earth’s revolution

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What are two ways to conserve fresh water?

• Use the water hose to wash cars and bicycles.

• Give your pet fresh water and use the old water for a shrub or plant.

• Wash pets outside in a grassy area that needs water.

• Use a water hose instead of a broom to clean driveways.

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A surface wave transfers wind energy over a distance without moving any matter.

• True

• False

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As a surface wave nears land, the top of the wave touches the ocean floor.

• True

• False

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Friction from the ocean floor slows a wave near land, and gravity makes the top of the wave fall.

• True

• False