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tides go up and down...vertical if you will..currents move side to side...horizontal
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Currents that are caused by the Moon's gravity are called?
They are called high tides and low tides!
What is the difference between the highest and lowest tides during a neap tide?
A neap tide happens during the quarter phase of the moon and they are weak tides. There is a very small difference between high and low tides during this time.
What kind of science studies waves currents tides acoustics and ocean atmosphere interactions?
Oceanography.
What is hydrographical map?
A map or chart showing depths of water, the nature of the bottom, contours of the bottom and coastline, and the tides and currents in sea.
What is the effect of rotation of earth?
The earths rotation causes day and night, wind, tides and ocean currents and its also responsible for the different seasons.
What is the difference between ocean current and rip current?
Ocean currents are currents that move across the globe from one temperature zone to another. Rip currents are localized currents caused by a combination of tides and waves agains the shore line where the water is shallow.
What is the study of tides and ocean currents called?
The study of tides, waves, currents and the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere is a part of physical oceanogrpahy. Physical oceanographers study the physical properties of the ocean such as temperature, density, salinity, circulation, currents and tides.
What are tide currents?
Tidal currents are not quite the same thing as tides. Tidal currents are horizontal movements of water caused by the tides.
What has the author W Bell Dawson written?
W. Bell Dawson has written: 'Methods of investigation of tides and currents' -- subject(s): Tides, Tidal currents 'Survey of tides and currents in Canadian waters'
Is the greatest difference between low and high tides occurs during a neap tide?
both spring tides and neap tides have a 20% difference from normal tides
Describe the similarities and differences between gyres and currents?
A difference between gyres and currents is that currents are formed by the wind, but gyres are formed by currents.
Is the heavy waves caused by a hurricane called rip tides?
No, rip tides are not caused by heavy waves from hurricanes. Rip tides, also known as rip currents, are swift, narrow currents flowing away from the shore. They are typically caused by complex interactions between waves, currents, and geography, and can be dangerous for swimmers and surfers.
What are daily changes in the elevation of the ocean called?
Tide is the answer.
What has the author Richard J McKeone written?
Richard J. McKeone has written: 'Tides and ocean currents' -- subject(s): Tides, Ocean currents
Currents that are caused by the Moon's gravity are called?
They are called high tides and low tides!
What is the difference between TIMING OF low and high tides and why?
the moon
What type of currents does a manatee experience?
The normal tidal currents of incoming and outgoing tides.
