What causes Tides?
The Moon and Sun
what causes currents?
wind,tempature,earthquakes,storms,and gravity
What are Waves caused by?
The wind
What does this picture show?
Parts of a Wave.
What airplane manufacturer has the same name as a current?
Gulf Stream
How many high tides are their in a day?
2
What type of current is dangerous for swimmers?
rip current
What is the lowest point of a wave called?
The trough
What Does This picture show
Spring Tide
What is the main cause of tides?
Gravitational pull of the moon
How many low tides are their in a day?
2
What is a current on the east coast of North America?
The Gulf stream
What is the highest point of a wave called?
Crest
What Does This picture show?
The Gulf Stream
What is the horizontal measurement of a wave?
Wavelength
If there is a low tide at 5am, when is the next low tide?
5pm
what is the current called when hot air rises and cold air sinks?
convection currents
What is the vertical measurement of a Wave called?
Wave height
What does this picture show
Neap tide
What type of tide covers most of the beach?
High-tide
If there is a high tide at 6pm, when will the next low tide be?
12pm
What type of movement does a current cause in the ocean?
A horizontal movement
What is the measurement of how many waves are their in a day?
Frequency
What type of tide is on the bottom?
Low tide
when hot air rises and cold air sinks.