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Oceanography
Vocabulary
Properties of waves
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100

_______________are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea. They speed along as fast as jet planes.

What is a TSUNAMI
100

Because this effect the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

What is the CORIOLIS EFFECT

100

This is the speed at which a wave is moving

What is wave speed

100

What ocean does Hawaii reside in?

What is the North Pacific Ocean

100

This group is known for their far reaching influence during the early medieval period, they were known for their roles in exploration, warfare, trade, and their unique ship design

Who are the VIKINGS

200
_________________________ is the branch of science that deals with the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea.


What is OCEANOGRAPHY

200
this is any substance through which a wave can travel
What is a medium
200
This is The distance from crest to crest, or from trough to trough
What is wavelength
200

Generally, what season of the year is best to surf in?

What is winter

200

These people played a pivotal role in early mapping and exploration of the world

Who are CARTOGRAPHERS

300
This is any disturbance that transmits energy through matter or empty space
What is a wave
300
This is the highest point of a transverse wave
What is a crest
300
This is the number of waves produced in a certain amount of time
What is frequency
300

A _________  _________ is a wave with enough energy to "break" at its peak, reaching a critical level

What is a wave break

300

What does ROV stand for?

Remote Operated Vehicle

500

TRUE or FALSE

Wave breaks effected by tides

TRUE

500
This is the lowest point of a transverse wave
What is a trough
500

This part of the Vikings Ship is used to steer

What is the KEEL

500

Waves typically get most of their energy from_____?

What is the WIND

500

Scientist use these devices today to explore the ocean

What is ROV (Remote Operated Vehicles)

500

This type of trash is found mostly in the ocean and is expected to weigh more than the actual fish in the ocean by 2050

What is PLASTIC

500

______________ _____________ is causing sea levels to rise, threatening coastal population centers.

What is CLIMATE CHANGE (Global Warming)

500

_________________ is a long-bodied chiefly marine fish with a cartilaginous skeleton, a prominent dorsal fin, and toothlike scales.

What is a SHARK

500

Since most ships tend to veer to one side, a _______________ is designed to help steer the boat straight.

What is a RUDDER

500

Vikings ships were mostly made from?

What is WOOD