Ocean Movement

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waves

ocean movement caused by wind

<p>ocean movement caused by wind</p>
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tides

the rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravity of the moon.

<p>the rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravity of the moon.</p>
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currents

streams or rivers of water that flow continually through the ocean

<p>streams or rivers of water that flow continually through the ocean</p>
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gulf stream

a WARM ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico, across the Atlantic Ocean (near Virginia) to Europe

<p>a WARM ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico, across the Atlantic Ocean (near Virginia) to Europe</p>
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salinity

A measure of the amount of salt in the ocean

<p>A measure of the amount of salt in the ocean</p>
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density

the mass per unit volume of a substance (the amount of "stuff" in an area)

measuring if something "sinks" or "floats" in water.

<p>the mass per unit volume of a substance (the amount of "stuff" in an area)</p><p>measuring if something "sinks" or "floats" in water.</p>
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causes of currents

wind

temperature changes

differences in salinity

<p>wind</p><p>temperature changes</p><p>differences in salinity</p>
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motion

movement

<p>movement</p>
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waves, currents, tides

three basic motions of the ocean

<p>three basic motions of the ocean</p>
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gravity

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

The gravity of the moon pulls the ocean water and causes tides.

<p>A force that pulls objects toward each other.</p><p>The gravity of the moon pulls the ocean water and causes tides.</p>
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high tide

high level of water along the shore

<p>high level of water along the shore</p>
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low tide

low level of water along the shore

<p>low level of water along the shore</p>