Which type of ocean movement is a large-scale pattern that can circulate across all the oceans?
Currents, Waves, and Tides

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Current
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Which type of ocean movement is a repeated up and down motion, generally caused by wind?
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Wave
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Which type of ocean movement can be described as the rise and fall of sea level, mostly due to the gravitational influence of the moon?
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Tide
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Which type of ocean movement can be divided into 2 groups: surface and deep?
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Current
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Which type of ocean movement varies depending on the current moon phase?
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Tide
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Which type of ocean movement can be caused by wind or differences in density and can also be diverted by the Coriolis effect?
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Current
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What part of the wave is also known as the "peak?"
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