ESB 2.3 Ocean Movement

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1.
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What are tides?
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The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
2.
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What are surface currents?
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Currents that occur at the top 100-200 meters of ocean water, influenced by wind and the Earth's rotation.
3.
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What are waves?
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The rhythmic movement of ocean water caused by wind, earthquakes, or other disturbances.
4.
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What is upwelling?
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The slow vertical movement of ocean water from the depths to the surface, bringing nutrients to the upper layers.
5.
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What is a spring tide?
Back
A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.
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What is a neap tide?
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A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.
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What causes ocean currents?
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Ocean currents are caused by wind, water density differences, and the Earth's rotation.
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