Ocean Movements and Tides Quiz

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Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions, as described in the document.

Seabed = A ridge of sand or rock just below the surface of the water Ripple = A feature found in both bodies of water as well as volcanic areas

Match the following descriptions with the corresponding terms from the document.

A feature commonly found in both seas and lakes = Ripple The base of a body of water = Seabed A feature formed primarily by wind or currents = Ripple A feature that can be found in depths ranging from shallow to very deep = Seabed

Match the following terms with their corresponding synonyms, as implied by the document.

Seabed = Sea bottom Ripple = Undulation

Match the following explanations with the corresponding terms, as described in the document.

A feature that can be formed by the movement of water = Ripple A feature that can be composed of various materials = Seabed A feature that is typically smaller in size than waves = Ripple A feature that can be explored using sonar technology = Seabed Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the corresponding terms, as implied by the document.

Observing the surface of the sea for signs of movement = Ripple Exploring the depths of the ocean = Seabed Studying the composition of the ocean floor = Seabed Analyzing the patterns of waves on a lake = Ripple Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to tides and ocean movements with their definitions:

Current = The movement of air or water in a specific direction. Spring tide = A tide with a very large rise and fall, occurring around the new and full moon each month. Bulge = To stick out from something in a round shape. Seabed = The bottom of a sea or ocean. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their role in the creation of tides:

Gravity = The force that attracts objects towards each other, causing a bulge in the ocean on Earth's side facing both the Moon and Sun. Tides = The rise and fall of the ocean level due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun. Ripples = Small waves that form due to the movement of water. Spring tide = Occurs when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon align, resulting in larger tidal ranges. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following phenomena with their corresponding description:

High tides = Occur when the bulge of water caused by the Moon's and Sun's gravity reaches a particular location. Low tides = Occur when the water recedes from the shoreline as it flows towards the high tide area. Currents = The movement of water from one location to another caused by the difference in water levels between high and low tides. Seabed = The solid ground beneath the ocean's surface that is continuously submerged. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their associated characteristic:

Currents = Can be influenced by factors like wind and the Earth's rotation. Spring tides = Occur approximately twice a month, with a greater difference between high and low tides compared to regular tides. Bulges = Form on both sides of the Earth, with one facing the Moon/Sun and the other on the opposite side, due to gravity's pull. Tides = A cyclical phenomenon with high tides occurring twice a day. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their primary influence on ocean movements:

Gravity = The force responsible for creating tidal bulges and influencing the movement of water towards high tide areas. Sun = Contributes to the gravitational pull that creates tides, particularly during spring tides when it aligns with the Moon. Wind = Can create currents and influence the direction of water movement, independent of tides. Earth's rotation = Contributes to the Coriolis effect, which deflects currents and influences their direction. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Seabed

The floor of the sea.

Ripples

Small waves on the surface of a liquid, especially water in a lake or sea.