Ocean Movements: Waves and Tides
Ocean Movements: Waves and Tides: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as High Tides, Low Tides, Characteristics of Tsunami and Distribution of Water on the Earth etc.
Important Questions on Ocean Movements: Waves and Tides
Which of the following lakes is the saltiest lake in the world
Which of the following factor is responsible for the occurrence of tides?
The salinity of the ocean water is very high near the poles.
Low tide is also known as the Ebb tide.
Lake Van is situated in Turkey.
High Tide is also known as Ebb Tide.
The most saline water body in the world is Dead Sea.
What are the characteristics of tsunami.
Terms to remember:
- Flood tides
Terms to remember:
- Salinity
Define the following:
- Tides
Define the following:
- High tide and Low tide
Define the following:
- Salinity
Distinguish between spring tide and neap tide.
During the full moon _____ tides occur. (Spring/Neap)
The average salinity of ocean water is _____ ( ppt/ppt).
Tsunami waves are _____ in nature.
Tsunami waves can have a speed up to _____.
Tsunami waves have generally wavelengths _____.
A Tsunami wave can reach heights over _____ meters.
