13 - MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN WATER
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What causes waves to form in the ocean?
💡 Hint: Think about where the energy for waves comes from.
Define tides.
💡 Hint: Consider the gravitational effects of the moon and sun.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of ocean currents?
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves in a path.
True or False: Waves do not move water, only energy.
💡 Hint: Think about how particles move compared to the wave itself.
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Design a research project that investigates the relationship between ocean currents and marine biodiversity in a specific region.
💡 Hint: Consider how different current types might affect local ecosystems.
Evaluate how human activities, such as coastal development, impact tides and ocean currents.
💡 Hint: Think about the construction in coastal areas and how that might alter natural water movements.
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