Ocean Unit 4 Review 2024

Front

What is the periodic rise and fall of ocean water called?

Back

Tides

Front

What are tides characterized by larger than normal tidal ranges?

Back

Spring tides

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Energy

Front

How does vegetation help with coastal erosion?

Back

Roots hold onto soil/sand slowing down erosion.

Front

What are groins, seawalls, revetments, and sand dredging examples of?

Back

Ways to stop or slow down erosion.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

Back

Tides

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

Back

Spring tide

Front

What is the effect of neap tides?

Back

They result in smaller tidal ranges.

Front

What is the primary cause of ocean waves?

Back

Wind blowing across the surface of the water.

Front

What is coastal erosion?

Back

The process by which coastlines are eroded by wave action.