Ocean Circulation

Question 1

Which ocean movement do power plants use to produce usable energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tides

Question 2

Which two words identify the scientific parts of a wave?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

crest and trough

Question 3

Which best describes a tsunami?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

large powerful wave caused by an earthquake

Question 4

Which source provides the energy that causes most waves to form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wind

Question 5

Which factor drives surface ocean currents?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

wind energy

Question 6

Why are electrical outputs from a turbine generator highest during a spring tide?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The difference between high tide and low tide is the greatest.

Question 7

Which phenomenon causes oceans to bulge?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the moon’s gravity

Question 8

Convection refers to the movement of heat through a fluid, such as water. Which best describes one way that convection influences the circulation of ocean water?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Warm water at the surface flows toward the poles and sinks as it cools.

Question 9

Which event causes tides?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the interaction of the moon, the Sun, and Earth

Question 10

Which statement explains what upwelling causes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Upwelling causes nutrients, minerals, and tiny organisms to rise.

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