Ocean Shore Zone Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What features make up the ocean shore zone? | Beaches, Barrier Islands, Estuaries, Inlets, Currents, Waves, and Tides |
What are beaches? | Shorelines made of sand |
What are barrier islands? | Are natural and function to protect the mainland from the effects of waves on its shore |
What are estuaries? | The area where rivers meet the ocean |
What are inlets? | Water filled spaces between the barrier islands |
What are currents? | An ongoing movement of ocean water |
What are waves? | The repeat movement of water |
What are tides? | Changes in the level of water at the ocean shore |
What are spring tides? | When the sun and moon line up and pull in the same direction |
What are neap tides? | When the sun and moon pull in different directions |
What is the highest part of the wave known as? | The crest |
What is the lowest part of the crest known as? | The trough |
What creates currents? | Wind moving across the surface of the water |
What is a mixture of fresh water and salt water called? | Brackish |
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