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A shoreline made of sand
beach
The three main ways water moves in the ocean are tides, currents, and waves. Which are caused by the Moon’s gravity?
tides
What is the area called where the ocean meets the land?
ocean shore zone
What ocean shore zone feature protects the mainland from wind and waves?
barrier island
Low land between hills or mountains
valley
rift valley
A flowing stream of water
current
the highest part of a wave
Crest
The water-filled area between barrier islands
inlet
Where would you MOST likely find a barrier island?
beside the mainland
Deep valley with high steep sides
canyon
trench
Repeated movement of water, usually caused by wind
wave
How do cold surface currents move?
away from the Earth's poles
The area where a river meets the ocean
estuary
a mixture of saltwater and freshwater found in estuaries and deltas
Brackish
An opening in the surface from which lava flows
volcano
seamount
The regular rise and fall of ocean's water
tide
What occurs when the ocean water rises to its highest point?
high tide
The term given to the place where a river meets the ocean is _______________.
an estuary
How do tides affect the ocean shore zone?
deposit sand and shells
Land which rises high above the ground
mountain range
mid-ocean ridge
a stone/concrete structure that prevents beaches from washing away
jetties
The Gulf Stream is an example of a warm surface current that flows along the coast of South Carolina. Why is it warm?
the water comes from near the Equator
Which is NOT true about estuaries?
estuaries are usually rocky
If a hurricane with high winds and large waves hits the coast, which of the following is likely to happen to the ocean shore zone?
The shape of the barrier islands and inlets may change.
Wide, flat areas of land
plains
abyssal plain