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Earth Science '11
science study stack
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a sea? | A large body of water partially or entirely enclosed by land |
| Define trenches. | deep canyon on sea floor that is usually present where 2 plates came together |
| What is coral made of? | calcium carbonate |
| Define atoll. | A ring of coral& reef surrounding lagoon |
| How does the moon affect the ocean water? | The moon's gravity attracts the ocean water to create the tides. |
| When does a spring tide occur and is it a higher or lower-than-usual tide? | When the sun, moon and earth are lined up. It's higher than normal. |
| Define Breaker. | Water at top of waves peaks sharply then falls over on front side of the wave |
| What is the best way to swim out of a rip current? | At a right angle to the current. |
| What is a type of ocean erosion that looks like a natural bridge? | A sea arch. |
| What is a spit? | A narrow strip of sand. |
| What does a hook have to do with a spit? | It is a spit that has a sharp bend. |