Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Ocean Movements

Self-Check Quizzes-English

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 responsible for the formation of ocean tides?
A)friction
B)orbit
C)gravity
D)wind
4
What determines the speed of waves in deep water?
A)wave height
B)direction of waves
C)wavelength
D)surface currents
5
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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