Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Ocean Movements

Ocean Movements

1
What are wind-driven currents called?
A)spring tides
B)density currents
C)surface currents
D)ocean currents
2
What is the difference between low and high tide called?
A)tidal range
B)neap tide
C)full moon
D)riptide
3
What is the source of cold water of Earth's oceans?
A)equatorial seas
B)polar seas
C)years with long winters
D)years with cold temperatures
4
What determines the speed of waves in deep water?
A)wave height
B)direction of waves
C)wavelength
D)surface currents
5
Which current shown in the map brings warm water to the east coast of the U.S.?
A)Equatorial Countercurrent
B)Gulf Stream
C)North Atlantic Current
D)Canary Current
6
When the Moon, Earth, and Sun are aligned, large tidal ranges called __________ occur.
A)full tides
B)spring tides
C)neap tides
D)tidal ranges
7
What do the circles in the figure represent?
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A)bubbles
B)water movement
C)wavelength
D)heat energy
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