Currents, Waves, And Tides

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Test over currents, waves, and tides aimed at sixth grade earth science students.

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1.

The wind blows on the water, passing it's energy to the water. As this energy passes through the water, in what way do the water molecules move?
- A.
  
  In waves towards the shore
- B.
  
  In a small vertical circle
- C.
  
  In the direction of the waves
- D.
  
  Against the currents
2.

The lowest point of a wave is the:
- A.
  
  Crest
- B.
  
  Wavelength
- C.
  
  Trough
- D.
  
  Frequency
3.

The highest point of a wave is:
- A.
  
  Crest
- B.
  
  Wavelength
- C.
  
  Trough
- D.
  
  Frequency
4.

When the wind blows across a body of water (like the ocean), ________________ between the water and air causes the water to move.
- A.
  
  Ions
- B.
  
  Gravity
- C.
  
  Friction
- D.
  
  Density
5.

The size of a wave is NOT affected by the:
- A.
  
  Length and time the wind blows across the water
- B.
  
  Salinity of the water
- C.
  
  Strength of the wind (how hard the wind is blowing)
- D.
  
  Distance the wind blows across the water
6.

This occurs when circulation in the ocean brings deep, cold water to the ocean surface:
- A.
  
  Rotation of the earth
- B.
  
  Density
- C.
  
  Coriolis effect
- D.
  
  Upwelling
7.

______________ water rises and ________________ water sinks
- A.
  
  Warm, cold
- B.
  
  Cold, warm
- C.
  
  None of the above
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

The amount of salt in a given amount of water is:
- A.
  
  Coriolis effect
- B.
  
  Salinity
- C.
  
  Density current
- D.
  
  Surface current
9.

What causes the currents to curve instead of moving in straight lines?
- A.
  
  The moon's gravity
- B.
  
  Wave height
- C.
  
  Coriolis effect
- D.
  
  Density currents
10.

What is the main cause of the gulf steam?
- A.
  
  Storms
- B.
  
  Winds that blow now and then
- C.
  
  Winds that blow in regular directions all the time
- D.
  
  The moon's gravity
11.

Density currents are caused by:
- A.
  
  Differences in temperature
- B.
  
  Differences in salinity
- C.
  
  The moon's gravity
- D.
  
  A and B are both correct
12.

What type of ocean motion is influenced by the moon and the sun?
- A.
  
  Density currents
- B.
  
  Surface currents
- C.
  
  Waves
- D.
  
  Tides
13.

Surface currents are caused by
- A.
  
  Wind that blows every now and then
- B.
  
  Wind that blows in regular directions
- C.
  
  The moon's gravitational pull
- D.
  
  Differences in salinity and temperature
14.

When the sun, moon, and earth are all aligned (in a straight line), you have a
- A.
  
  Density current
- B.
  
  Neap tide
- C.
  
  Surface current
- D.
  
  Spring tide
15.

The sun's rays are strongest at the____________ and weakest at the _______________:Hint: the stronger the rays, the hotter it gets!!!
- A.
  
  Equator, poles
- B.
  
  Poles, equator
- C.
  
  Ocean floor, ocean surface
- D.
  
  Midocean ridge, continental shelf