Ocean Water Movements Quiz

Tides that occur during the full moon and new moon, resulting in two high and two low tides each month.

Tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

A tidal pattern featuring two high tides and two low tides each day, common in many places.

The point in the moon's orbit when it is closest to the Earth, leading to unusually high and low tides.

The point in the moon's orbit when it is farthest from the Earth, resulting in lower tidal ranges.

The difference in height between high tide and low tide; can vary based on moon and sun positions.

How many times tides occur (high and low) in a specific time period, affecting tidal patterns.

The force exerted by the moon and sun that affects the tides; stronger in the case of the moon.

Water particles in a wave travel in small circles as waves pass.

Waves are generated by wind energy travelling across the ocean surface.

Waves slow down as they approach the shore due to sea floor friction.

Crest is the highest point; trough is the lowest point of a wave.

The vertical distance from the trough to the crest of a wave.

The amplitude is half the height of a wave; distance from rest to crest.

The time interval between two successive wave crests or troughs passing a point.

The horizontal distance between two successive crests of a wave.

Persistent, directed movements of ocean water influenced by forces.

Forces that initiate ocean current movement: solar energy, wind, gravity, Coriolis force.

Currents that occur in the upper 400 m of the ocean, constituting about 10% of ocean water.

Currents that make up 90% of ocean water, moving around due to density variations.

Force causing water to move right in the northern hemisphere and left in the southern hemisphere.

Currents that bring cold water into warmer areas, typically found on west coasts of continents.

Currents that flow from equator towards poles, warming the ocean as they go.

Difference in water level causing movement; important for understanding currents.

The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces of the moon and the sun.

The time period when the water level is falling after a high tide.

The time period when the water level is rising towards high tide.

A tide pattern with one high tide and one low tide each day.

A tide pattern with variations in height, having more than one high and low tide daily.

Tides assist in navigation, desilting sediment, and generating electrical power.

The observed deflection of moving objects (like ocean currents) due to Earth's rotation. In the northern hemisphere, currents turn right; in the southern, they turn left.

Seasonal winds in certain regions that significantly influence ocean currents and weather patterns, particularly in tropical areas.

Ocean currents impact weather and climate, affecting human activities and ecosystems along coastlines.

Cold currents usually come from polar regions, leading to cooler coastal climates, while warm currents arise from tropics, leading to milder conditions.

Movement of warm water from low latitudes to higher latitudes, redistributing heat in the ocean just like atmospheric circulation.

Regions bordering warm ocean currents often have cool summers and mild winters, resulting in a narrow annual temperature range.

West coasts in tropical latitudes often have cool waters, while those in higher latitudes are warmer, influencing local climates and weather.

Coastal areas affected by cold ocean currents often experience fog, due to the contrasts in temperature leading to moisture in the air.

Horizontal motion of water caused mainly by wind.

Waves grow larger as they absorb wind energy.

Size and shape indicate origin of the wave.

Cold water rises from subsurface; part of vertical motion.

Determined by wind strength and duration over an area.