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- 1. Multiple Choice
Surface currents are formed by
the moon's gravity
global winds
the sun's gravity
increased water density
- 2. Multiple Choice
The gravitational pull that the moon exerts on Earth is
greater on solids than liquids
the main cause of high and low tides
responsible for longshore currents
responsible for tsunamis
- 3. Multiple Choice
Streamlike movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean caused by wind are called
jet currents
coriolis currents
surface currents
deep currents
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which factor affects the movement of deep currents?
increase in salinity
the coriolis effect
continental deflection
deep currents
- 5. Multiple Choice
Where do deep currents form?
where the coriolis effect is strongest
where the Earth's magnetic field is strongest
where water's density increase
where water's density decreases
- 6. Multiple Choice
Deep Atlantic Currents are formed largely as a result of
erosion by surface winds
heating of surface water
the rotation of the Earth
denser water sinking
- 7. Multiple Choice
A _____________________________ tide is produced when the Earth, and sun are aligned as in the diagram
neap tide
spring tide
high tide
low tide
- 8. Multiple Choice
What kind of tide (spring or neap) will occur when the moon is at position F?
spring
neap
- 9. Multiple Choice
What type of tide (spring or neap) will occur when the moon is at position D?
spring
neap
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does the Gulf Stream affect climate?
it moves cold water around the Gulf of Mexico
it moves warm water from the equator to along the eastern coast of the US
it moves cold water from the equator to the poles
it moves warm water from the poles to the equator
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which tide occurs at 1 and 3?
low tide
high tide
long tide
neap tide
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following BEST explains why there are tides in Earth’s oceans?
The rotation of Earth make the oceans bulge away from the planet
Gravity from the moon and the sun pulls more on water at certain times
The currents in the ocean change the depth of the water
The sun makes the water in the ocean become warmer and expand
- 13. Multiple Choice
What effect does the rotation of the Earth have on winds and ocean currents?
They go in a straight line.
They will curve or turn to the right or left.
They will curve and then go straight.
They will completely stop moving.
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