Waves, Currents, Tides

The rise and fall of the ocean level caused by the gravity of the moon is called -

• waves

• currents

• tides

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__________ are streams of water that flow continually through the ocean.

• waves

• currents

• tides

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The three basic movements of the ocean that cause ocean water to mix are -

• currents

• waves

• swimming and surfing

• tides

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The arrows on the map represent -

• The flow of energy in food webs

• tides

• currents

• waves

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What type of current is the Gulf Stream?

• A cold current

• A warm current

Which two points on the diagram show HIGH TIDE?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of ocean currents?

• wind

• ocean pollution

• differences in salinity

• differences in temperature

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If a set of turtles rode the current closest to Virginia, it would carry them to -

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• Europe

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Why are currents important?

• They help mix ocean water and regulate the climate

• The help make the moon's gravity stronger

• They help create tsunamis

• The help to stop ocean pollution

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How do waves form? 

• Wind blowing across the surface

• Time wind blows

• Strength of the wind 

• Wind when blows upwards off the water

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