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sci.quiz1-16-09
Science Quiz Ocean Motions on 1-16-09
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tides | the daily rise and fall of earths water shores. |
| spring tides | a tide with the greatest difference between high and low tide that occurs when the sun and the moon are aligned in a line with earth |
| neap tide | a tide with the least difference between low and high tide that occurs when the sun and moon pull at right angles to each other |
| salinity | the total amount of dissolved salts in a water sample |
| submersible | an underwater vehicle built of strong materials to resist pressure at depth |
| current | a large stream of moving water that flows through the ocean |
| coriolis effect | the effect of earths rotation on the direction of winds and currents |
| climate | the pattern of temperature and precipitation typical of an area over along period of time |
| upwelling | an upward flow of cold water from the ocean depths |
| el nino | an abnormal climate event that occurs every 2-7 years in the pacific ocean, causing changes in winds. currents, and weather patterns. |