Chapter 14 Test
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Two examples of surface currents are the Gulf Stream and the
Two examples of surface currents are the Gulf Stream and the
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What does a surface current do when it deflects?
What does a surface current do when it deflects?
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The density of ocean water increases when it
The density of ocean water increases when it
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What causes breakers to crash into the ocean floor?
What causes breakers to crash into the ocean floor?
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In the open ocean, whitecaps often form
In the open ocean, whitecaps often form
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Which type of wave makes for the best sailing on the ocean?
Which type of wave makes for the best sailing on the ocean?
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A local rise in sea level near shore caused by hurricane winds is a
A local rise in sea level near shore caused by hurricane winds is a
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Surface ocean currents such as the Gulf stream
Surface ocean currents such as the Gulf stream
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Trying to roll a ball across a turning merry-go-round is a demonstration of what happens in the
Trying to roll a ball across a turning merry-go-round is a demonstration of what happens in the
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Compared with surface currents, deep currents are
Compared with surface currents, deep currents are
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How do warm-water currents affect the coastal areas along which they flow?
How do warm-water currents affect the coastal areas along which they flow?
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Which statement describes the negative effects of El-Nino?
Which statement describes the negative effects of El-Nino?
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It is important for scientists to learn as much as possible about El-Nino because the weather pattern
It is important for scientists to learn as much as possible about El-Nino because the weather pattern
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Why do waves increase in height as they approach the shore?
Why do waves increase in height as they approach the shore?
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In what direction does an undertow flow?
In what direction does an undertow flow?
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Which statement describes what is happening at high tide?
Which statement describes what is happening at high tide?
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Spring tides and neap tides occur in patterns governed by
Spring tides and neap tides occur in patterns governed by
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How do changes in the circulation of ocean currents affect climate?
How do changes in the circulation of ocean currents affect climate?
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Which of the following is most likely to spread pollution along the shore?
Which of the following is most likely to spread pollution along the shore?
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When do the greatest tidal ranges occur?
When do the greatest tidal ranges occur?
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How does the Coriolis Effect make ocean currents appear to move?
How does the Coriolis Effect make ocean currents appear to move?
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What happens to an ocean current when it hits a continent?
What happens to an ocean current when it hits a continent?
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What happens to water when the air above it gets cold?
What happens to water when the air above it gets cold?
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What is the lowest point of a wave?
What is the lowest point of a wave?
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What is the vertical distance between a crest and a trough?
What is the vertical distance between a crest and a trough?
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Which continent deflects the Gulf Stream?
Which continent deflects the Gulf Stream?
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What happens if El-Nino damages a coral reef?
What happens if El-Nino damages a coral reef?
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How often do tides rise and fall?
How often do tides rise and fall?
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Which of these takes exactly 24 h?
Which of these takes exactly 24 h?
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Although they flow near the top of the ocean, _______________________ can reach depths of several hundred meters.
Although they flow near the top of the ocean, _______________________ can reach depths of several hundred meters.
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Although they flow near the bottom of the ocean, ____________________ sometimes flow on top of other currents.
Although they flow near the bottom of the ocean, ____________________ sometimes flow on top of other currents.
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The negative effects of _________________ include flashfloods, mudslides and droughts.
The negative effects of _________________ include flashfloods, mudslides and droughts.
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The _____________ is used to measure wave periods and therefore wave speed.
The _____________ is used to measure wave periods and therefore wave speed.
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The difference between levels of ocean water at high tide and low tide is called a(n) _____________________.
The difference between levels of ocean water at high tide and low tide is called a(n) _____________________.
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A measurement of the time between two waves is called a(n) _____________________.
A measurement of the time between two waves is called a(n) _____________________.
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Waves that build up then crash into the ocean floor are called ________________________.
Waves that build up then crash into the ocean floor are called ________________________.
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Huge waves called ________________ are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and landslides.
Huge waves called ________________ are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and landslides.
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The most important force that creates tides is the gravity of the ______________.
The most important force that creates tides is the gravity of the ______________.
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Neap, spring, high and low are all types of ________________.
Neap, spring, high and low are all types of ________________.
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In a river, bay or estuary, a(n) __________________ may cause a sudden tidal rise.
In a river, bay or estuary, a(n) __________________ may cause a sudden tidal rise.
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The periodic daily rise and fall of ocean water.
The periodic daily rise and fall of ocean water.
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The force that pulls the tides.
The force that pulls the tides.
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Main source of gravity for tides.
Main source of gravity for tides.
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Bulge that takes place on parts of Earth facing or opposite the moon.
Bulge that takes place on parts of Earth facing or opposite the moon.
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Forms when water is drawn away from the area between high tides.
Forms when water is drawn away from the area between high tides.
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Celestial body around which the Earth rotates.
Celestial body around which the Earth rotates.
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The difference between water levels at low and high tide.
The difference between water levels at low and high tide.
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Tides that occur during the new and full moons.
Tides that occur during the new and full moons.
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Tides that occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.
Tides that occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.
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A body of water that rushes into a narrow bay and causes a very sudden tidal rise.
A body of water that rushes into a narrow bay and causes a very sudden tidal rise.