Download Ocean tides result mainly from

Ocean tides result mainly from
A.
B.
C.
D.
surface winds.
radiant heat from stars.
Earth’s tilt on its axis.
the Moon’s gravitational pull.
Which factor causes surface ocean currents?
A.
B.
C.
D.
the Sun
the wind
the Moon
hurricanes
What is the main energy source for deep ocean
currents that move large volumes of water around
the planet?
A.
B.
C.
D.
heat from Earth’s core
radiation from the Sun
tidal effects of the Moon
motion of tectonic plates
When air is heated, it will most likely
A.
B.
C.
D.
expand and fall.
expand and rise.
condense and fall.
condense and rise.
On Earth, the highest high tides and the lowest low
tides will most likely occur during which phase of
the moon?
A.
B.
C.
D.
full moon
first quarter moon
last quarter moon
waxing crescent moon
Compare and contrast surface currents to
density currents in terms of their location,
temperature, and salinity.
Both waves and surface currents are caused by
wind. Describe how a surface current is
different from a wave.
Ocean waves are created by all of the following
except one. Which factor creates ocean currents,
not ocean waves?
A.
B.
C.
D.
the wind
earthquakes
the moon's gravity
density differences