WorksheetsHydrology Review
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Paris, France and Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada) are located at the same latitude. Why does Paris have a milder (warmer) climate than Winnipeg?
a)
The Coriolis Effect keeps warm air away from Canada
b)
The Gulf Stream Current brings warm water to Paris
c)
Global winds push cold air towards Canada
d)
Winnipeg has a higher elevation than Paris
2.
Why do Spring tides have a higher tidal range than neap tides?
a)
The sun and moon work together during spring tides
b)
During the Spring the Coriolis Effect is stronger
c)
Neap tides occur during winter, Spring tides occur in the Spring
d)
The sun and the moon pull in opposite directions
3.
How would California be different if there was no California Current?
a)
There would be no precipitation
b)
The climate would be colder
c)
The climate would be warmer
d)
There would be less precipitation
4.
What is the name of the current that bring warm weather to Western Europe?
a)
the Gulf Stream
b)
the Pineapple Express
c)
the California Current
d)
the Eastern Florida Current
5.
The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of the wind and currents is called _______________.
a)
the Horse Latitudes
b)
the Rotational Effect
c)
the Circular Effect
d)
the Coriolis Effect
6.
The density of ocean water increases when it _______________________.
a)
gets warmer
b)
gets colder
c)
has less salinity
d)
has waves
7.
Surface ocean currents such as the Gulf Stream __________________________.
a)
move more water than all of the Earth's rivers
b)
bring warm water to Europe
c)
move water from the equator to higher latitudes
d)
All of the above
8.
Compared to surface currents, deep currents are __________________.
a)
warmer and less dense
b)
colder and more dense
c)
colder and less dense
d)
warmer and more dense
9.
In what direction does an undertow flow?
a)
in the same direction as the waves
b)
towards land
c)
in the opposite direction of the waves
d)
it follows the land
10.
Deep ocean currents are caused by differences in _______________________.
a)
salinity
b)
temperature
c)
density
d)
All of the above
11.
Which events do NOT occur as a result of upwelling?
a)
cold-water currents replace warm-water currents
b)
The California Current moves water South from the Pacific
c)
plants get the minerals they need
d)
surface currents flow away from the shore
12.
What is the cause of most ocean surface currents?
a)
the moon
b)
wind
c)
gravity
d)
upwelling
13.
As you descend(go down) through the ocean, temperature _________ and pressure ____________.
a)
increases, increases
b)
decreases, decreases
c)
increases, decreases
d)
decreases, increases
14.
____________ a large stream of water that flows through the ocean.
a)
current
b)
tide
c)
wave
d)
wind
15.
__________ is the daily rise and fall of waters along the coastline.
a)
current
b)
tide
c)
wave
d)
wind
16.
__________ is the movement of energy through a body of water.
a)
wave
b)
tide
c)
current
d)
wind
17.
___________________ is when the Earth's rotation causes the winds and currents to curve.
a)
Rotational Effect
b)
Circular Effect
c)
Coriolis Effect
d)
gravity
18.
________ is what causes a wave and a surface current.
a)
tide
b)
wind
c)
wave
d)
current
19.
Waves on the surface of the ocean are mostly caused by __________.
a)
the moon
b)
tides
c)
waves
d)
wind
20.
The distance between 2 crests is called a ____________________.
a)
wave length
b)
trough
c)
wave height
d)
tide
21.
Spring tides and neap tides occur in patterns governed by _________________.
a)
the changes in density of ocean water
b)
the seasons
c)
the relative position of the Earth, moon and sun
d)
the Coriolis Effect
22.
When do the greatest tidal ranges occur?
a)
Neap tides
b)
Spring tides
c)
Fall tides
d)
high tides
23.
Tides are mainly caused by ___________.
a)
the Coriolis Effect
b)
the sun
c)
the moon
d)
the seasons
24.
Why are tides continually rising and lowering every day?
a)
the moon is constantly changing position
b)
the air temperature keeps changing
c)
sea breezes cool the land
d)
the winds blow the ocean towards land
25.
On most ocean shorelines, the water rises slowly and covers the land twice a day. Then it slowly falls back. What is this movement called?
a)
waves
b)
tides
c)
currents
d)
tsunamis
26.
Kayla is going to search for clams during low tide. If she knows low tide is at 3:00PM today, what time should she plan to go searching tomorrow?
a)
9:00PM
b)
3:00PM
c)
3:50PM
d)
9:25AM
27.
While at the beach Matt saw that it was high tide at 1:00PM. When can he expect to see the next low tide?
a)
6:30 PM
b)
7:12 PM
c)
1:50 PM
d)
7:12 AM
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