Waves, Tides, Currents

Waves, Tides, Currents

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS4-1, MS-ESS2-6, MS-PS4-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distance from one crest to another called?

Back

Wave length

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic activity?

Back

Tsunamis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distance from the trough to the crest of a wave?

Back

Wave height

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a large stream of water that moves through the ocean called?

Back

Current

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the bottom of a wave called?

Back

Trough

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the top of a wave called?

Back

Crest

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun?

Back

Tide

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