Ocean Circulation

Question 1

Which causes waves in the ocean to occur?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

energy being transferred from wind

Question 2

Which phrases apply to the formation of tides? Check all that apply.occur as Earth rotates through areas where ocean water bulgesare higher when wind speed increasesform due to the gravitational pull of the moon and Sundecrease at night and increase during the dayoccur on a predictable schedule

Revolt · Accepted Answer

occur as Earth rotates through areas where ocean water bulges; form due to the gravitational pull of the moon and Sun; occur on a predictable schedule

Question 3

Fill in the blanks to complete each statement about tidal energy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tidal power plants use energy from the rise and fall of tides. This causes movement of , which create usable energy.: kinetic; Tidal power plants use energy from the rise and fall of tides. This causes movement of , which create usable energy.: turbines

Question 4

Fill in the blanks to complete each statement about currents.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Surface currents are driven by .: wind; Winds blows in patterns due to the .: Coriolis effect

Question 5

What causes water to become denser when it is carried to the poles by surface currents?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

decreased temperature and increased salinity

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