Ocean Water Movements Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of ocean currents, waves, and tides with this comprehensive Grade 8 social studies worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What is the primary force that drives surface ocean currents?
Earth's rotation
Winds
Moon's gravitational pull
Ocean temperature
2. What causes the daily rise and fall of ocean water levels?
Ocean currents
Waves
Tides
Salinity differences
3. The continuous, directed movement of ocean water generated by forces acting upon the water is called an ocean .
4. Large, circular ocean currents are known as .
5. The gravitational pull of the moon and sun causes .
6. Deep ocean currents are primarily driven by wind.
True
False
7. The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that influences the climate of Western Europe.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between a wave and a current.
9. Observe the diagram below, which illustrates some ocean currents. How might these currents impact the climate of coastal regions?
Match the term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Crest
a. The lowest point of a wave
11. Trough
b. The highest point of a wave
12. Spring Tide
c. Tides with the greatest difference between high and low water
13. Neap Tide
d. Tides with the least difference between high and low water