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Waves
Tides
Currents
Importance of waves, tides, and currents 10
Free 10pts (quietest team at end of game) 20 30 40 50

3. The horizontal distance between wave crests is the
Question 1 – 10pts
The horizontal distance between wave crests is the

4. Answer 1 – 10
Wavelength

5. The lowest point of a wave is called this
Question
The lowest point of a wave is called this

6. Answer 1 – 20
Trough

7. What 3 things cause waves in the ocean?
Question
What 3 things cause waves in the ocean?

8. Wind, earthquakes, and volcanic activity
Answer 1 – 30
Wind, earthquakes, and volcanic activity

9. A wave carries ________ that moves through water
Question
A wave carries ________ that moves through water

10. Answer 1 – 40
Energy

11. This type of wave moves lower than one-half their wavelength
Question
This type of wave moves lower than one-half their wavelength

12. Answer 1 – 50
Deep-water wave

13. This is how often high tides occur in most places
Question
This is how often high tides occur in most places

14. Answer 2 – 10
Every 12 hrs

15. Tides are caused by these 3 forces
Question
Tides are caused by these 3 forces

16. Interaction of the moon, sun, and Earth
Answer 2 – 20
Interaction of the moon, sun, and Earth

17. What happens at high tide
Question
What happens at high tide

18. The moon’s gravity is pulling ocean water into a bulge
Answer 2 – 30
The moon’s gravity is pulling ocean water into a bulge

19. This type of tide occurs during the 1st and 3rd quarter of the moon
Question
This type of tide occurs during the 1st and 3rd quarter of the moon

20. Answer 2 – 40
Neap tide

21. The primary cause of ocean tides
Question
The primary cause of ocean tides

22. Gravitational pull of the moon on the Earth
Answer 2 – 50
Gravitational pull of the moon on the Earth

23. When a current hits land, this occurs…
Question
When a current hits land, this occurs…

24. Continental deflection (changes direction)
Answer 3 – 10
Continental deflection (changes direction)

25. Question
These type of surface currents affect the climate near the land where they flow

26. Cold-water currents or warm-water currents
Answer 3 – 20
Cold-water currents or warm-water currents

27. Which moves slower, surface currents or deep-water currents?
Question
Which moves slower, surface currents or deep-water currents?

28. Answer 3 – 30
Deep-water currents

29. Question
This powerful current carries warm water and ends in the Atlantic Ocean

30. Answer 3 – 40
Gulf Stream current

31. Question
What 3 factors cause deep-water currents to form?

32. Increased salinity through evaporation (increased density)
Answer 3 – 50
Decreasing Temp.
Increased salinity
Increased salinity through evaporation (increased density)

33. Deep-water currents are important for…
Question
Deep-water currents are important for…

34. Movement of warm-water, plants, and nutrients to the surface
Answer 4 – 20
Movement of warm-water, plants, and nutrients to the surface

35. Question
Waves, currents, and tides involve the movement of what?

36. Answer 4 – 30
Ocean water

37. Why are waves important?
Question
Why are waves important?

38. Moving nutrients and food around for plants and marine life
Answer 4 – 40
Moving nutrients and food around for plants and marine life

39. What is the importance of tides?
Question
What is the importance of tides?

40. Energy (hydroelectric power plants)
Answer 4 – 50
Energy (hydroelectric power plants)