Ocean Tides and Waves

On gently-sloped beaches, waves tend to break ___.

• closer to the shore

• farther from the shore

On steep-sloped beaches, waves tend to break ___.

• closer to the shore

• farther from the shore

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Two waves interact with one another, and the crest of one and the trough of the other meet at the same time. What type of interference is occurring?

• constructive

• destructive

• there is no interference

• offensive

Which of the following positions represents a spring tide? select all that apply

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following positions represents a neap tide? select all that apply

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which moon phases will we see with lower high tides and higher low tides? select all that apply

• full

• new

• 1st quarter

• 3rd quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which moon phases will we see with higher high tides and lower low tides? select all that apply

• full

• new

• 1st quarter

• 3rd quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The height of a wave is MOST affected by the

• speed of the wind

• speed of the ocean

• salinity of the ocean

• amount of solar energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What causes typical ocean waves?

• gravitational pull of the sun and moon

• changes in density

• wind

• Coriolis Effect

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

• Sun

• Saturn

• Moon

• Venus

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4