Waves Tides

Which tide occurs at 1 and 3?

• low tide

• high tide

• long tide

• neap tide

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Which of the following BEST explains why there are tides in Earth’s oceans?

• The rotation of Earth make the oceans bulge away from the planet

• Gravity from the moon and the sun pulls more on water at certain times

• The currents in the ocean change the depth of the water

• The sun makes the water in the ocean become warmer and expand

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Which statement best describes the movement of ocean waves?

• water remains in the same place as wave (energy) travel through ti

• water moves because there is a difference in density of the water creating a wave

• water moves across the ocean's surface

• all the above

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The three main ways water moves in the ocean are tides, currents, and waves. Which are caused by the Moon’s gravity?

• currents

• waves

• tides

• currents, tides, and waves

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How do waves change the South Carolina beach zone the most?

• They smooth out the sand between tides.

• They deliver and/or take away large amounts of sand.

• They wash ashore plants and animals to live there.

• They keep the tides from getting too high or too low.

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What is the natural benefit of barrier islands?

• They are a nice place to build a house.

• They are a place for storms to pick up strength before hitting the mainland.

• They offer good fishing grounds.

• They protect the mainland from waves and wind.

What occurs when the ocean water rises to its highest point?

• low tide

• high tide

• a flood

• deep currents

If a hurricane with high winds and large waves hits the coast of Charleston, which of the following is likely to happen?

• The people living on the mainland of Charleston will move away.

• The mainland of Charleston will not have any damage because of the barrier islands.

• The shape of the barrier islands and inlets may change due to the wind, waves, and movement sand.of

• The barrier islands will turn the hurricane back to the ocean.

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How do tides affect the ocean shore zone?

• Tides bring in sand and shells that are deposited as the tide goes out.

• Tides provide plants with water to live.

• Tides protect the coastline from strong storms.

• Tides keep the air temperature cool.

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What causes tides?

• wind

• the gravitational pull of the moon

• differences in salinity and temperature

• people

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