Movements of Ocean Water
Explore the fascinating movements of ocean water, including currents, waves, and tides, and their impact on Earth's climate and geography.
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Movements of Ocean Water
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1. What is the main force that creates ocean currents?
Earthquakes
Wind
Volcanic eruptions
Moon's gravity
2. What causes tides?
Underwater earthquakes
Changes in ocean temperature
The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
Strong winds
3. A continuous, directed movement of ocean water generated by forces acting upon the water is called a .
4. The highest point of a wave is known as the .
5. When the Moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned, it results in unusually high and low tides called tides.
6. Deep ocean currents are primarily driven by wind.
True
False
7. Waves are formed by the transfer of energy from wind to the ocean surface.
True
False
8. Describe one way ocean currents affect the climate of coastal regions.
9. Label the different ocean zones based on the illustration below:
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