Oceanography

Surface currents are a result of

• Global Wind Patterns
• Earth's Rotation
• Density
• All of the above

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Deep Ocean currents are a result of

• Global Wind Patterns
• Earth's Rotation
• Density
• All of the above

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The Coriolis Effect is caused by

• Earth rotating around the sun
• Earth rotating on its axis
• The tides
• Gravity

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A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

• Gulf Stream
• Global Conveyor Belt
• Surface Current
• Gyre

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The rise and fall of the water level of the oceans is called ___

• Wave
• Tide
• Deep ocean current
• Surface current

Which of the following causes tides?

• The gravity of the sun only.
• The gravity of the moon only.
• The gravity of both the sun and moon.
• The gravity of the earth.

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Which tide happens on a full moon?

• Spring tide
• Neap tide

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Which tide is shown in the image?

• Spring tide
• Neap tide

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Which of the following causes most waves?

• Tides
• Wind
• Earthquake
• Sea animals

The graphic shows ocean floor topography. Which is most likely represented by letter V (or W)?

• continental slope

• oceanic trench

• volcanic island

• abyssal plain

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