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WorksheetsClimate, Waves and Tides
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 44mins
The gravitational pull that the moon exerts on Earth is
greater on solids than liquids
the main cause of high and low tides
responsible for longshore currents
responsible for tsunamis
A _____________________________ tide is produced when the Earth, and sun are aligned as in the diagram
neap tide
spring tide
high tide
low tide
What kind of tide (spring or neap) will occur when the moon is at position F?
spring
neap
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
the distance between two adjacent crest or trough is called
wavelength
wave height
wave period
wave speed
Which waves form when the ocean bottom is steep? (surfers preference)
plunging breakers
spilling breakers
surging breakers
tsunamis
Which types of waves are found at Surfside Beach? (gentle beach slope)
plunging breakers
spilling breakers
surging breakers
tsunamis
Which type of tide produces higher than normal tidal ranges (change between high tide and low tide)?
spring tides
neap tides
average tide
low tide
_________ is the amount of moisture in the air.
energy
fog
dew
humidity
How long is a lunar month?
28 days
29 days
29.5 days
30 days
The warmest ocean temperatures are located near _______________.
north pole
south pole
Surfside Beach
the equator
