Waves
What are surges of large waves called?
tsunamis
How long is the moon cycle?
28-31 days
which way do the currents turn in the northern v.s the southern hemisphere?
northern~ clockwise
southern~ counter-clockwise
what is the meaning of life? (only one correct answer)
grace landenberg
What are the two types of waves?
Capillary and Longitudinal
What types of tides do we experience in Wilmington?
Semidiurnal
what is salinity?
the amount of salt in water, affects the density of water
what recreational activities take place in water?
swimming, kayaking, fishing, tubings, answers may vary
What are the 3 natural causes of waves?
- Earthquakes
- Wind
-Gravitational pulls(sun and moon)
What causes tides?
Gravitational of the sun and moon
Bonus Answer: the earth's rotation
What is the great pacific garbage patch?
a gyre (a circular motion of currents that pulls things into its vortex) that has suck liter into its center.
what ocean do we swim in?
the Atlantic/whatever ocean you please #freedom
What are waves? (specific terminology only)
Undulating forms of energy
state the all of the moon phases in order starting with new moon
waxing crescent
first quarter(bonus)
waxing gibbous
full moon
waning gibbous
third quarter
waning crescent
what are the 3 causes of currents?
wind, salinity, temperature
what is the closest beach to us called?
Wrightsville Beach
What is the only waves that isn't a gravity wave?
Capillary
Explain the difference between neap and spring tides
Neap~ moon, sun, and earth are in straight alignment creating to high tides
Spring~ sun, earth, and moon create a 90 degree angle creating low tides
what is the difference between surface and deep water currents?
surface~ caused by wind, warm water currents because they sit on the surface, occur closer to the equator
deep water~ caused by salinity, cold water currents because they sink to the bottom to density, occur closer to the poles
Where do fish live?
in water