Waves Currents Tides Terms

What is the continuous flow of water in a particular direction called?

• Tide

• Current

• Wave

• Upwelling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which term describes the sinking of surface water in the ocean to greater depths?

• Downwelling

• Upwelling

• Longshore Current

• Rip Current

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A current that flows parallel to the shoreline is known as a ________.

• Rip Current

• Longshore Current

• Tide

• Wave

What is a narrow, strong current that flows outward from the shore and can be dangerous?

• Longshore Current

• Rip Current

• Upwelling

• Downwelling

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun is called ________.

• Wave

• Current

• Tide

• Upwelling

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which process involves the upward movement of cold, nutrient-rich water from the ocean's depths?

• Downwelling

• Upwelling

• Tide

• Wave

A disturbance along the surface of a body of water, usually caused by wind, is known as a ________.

• Tide

• Current

• Wave

• Upwelling

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following is NOT a type of ocean current?

• Longshore Current

• Rip Current

• Upwelling

• Downwelling

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6