Waves, Currents and Tides Final Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a wave?
Back
A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or matter, often seen in water, sound, and light.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are ocean currents?
Back
Ocean currents are large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors like wind, temperature, and salinity.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes tides?
Back
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides are the highest high tides and lowest low tides that occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an abyssal plain?
Back
An abyssal plain is a nearly flat region of the ocean floor, covered with thick layers of sediment.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?
Back
Saltwater contains a high concentration of salt, while freshwater has a low concentration of salt.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is carbon dioxide's role in the ocean?
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Carbon dioxide is more plentiful in the ocean than in the atmosphere and is essential for marine life, especially in photosynthesis.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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