Oceans Test Review

On the ocean floor when one plate slides beneath another, a __ may form

Erosion makes beaches smaller because it-

Which of the following does NOT determine the height of a wave?

The gravitational force of the moon on Earth's oceans is stronger than the force of the sun b/c

From there the floor slopes down to a large flat area known as the __.

The area of the oceans that is the richest in resources is the

When gas changes to liquid

What happens during the process of condensation?

The place where land meets the ocean is the

The gravitational pull of the sun & moon causes a __, a daily change in the ocean's water level

When colder, saltier water mixes with warmer, less salty water, a ___ is formed.

In some places, the ocean floor drops thousands of kilometers to form a __, or canyon.

Steady winds cause the oceans to flow in paths like rivers, & this causes a ___ to form

In still other places, the floor rises up to form mountain ranges such as the

The process of liquid changing to gas is

The ocean floor in this shallow area is called the

Which motion best describes the way waves move?

Which has the greatest effect on changing tides?

Strong and gusty winds blowing over a large area cause a

Ocean water is constantly changing from liquid to gas and back to a liquid in a process called

Which of these statements about ocean water is a FACT?

Water droplets that fall from the clouds because they are too heavy to stay in the air form

A deep-ocean current occurs because-

Which factors affect the density of deep-ocean currents?

Wind can cause the water of the oceans to move up and down, which forms a