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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.
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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
What type of currents and tides are in the Indian ocean?
warm
Does the Indian Ocean have big waves and tides and strong currents?
yes, but the Indian Ocean DOES NOT have stronger currents than the Pacific Ocean..:{D
What are the disadvantages of ocean currents?
they cause drownings and rip tides
What are three main motions of the ocean?
Currents, tides, & waves.
Currents that are caused by the Moon's gravity are called?
They are called high tides and low tides!
How does the ocean affect the beach?
The force of tides and currents shape the beach.
What are four kinds of motion in the ocean?
Waves, whirlpools, tides, and currents.
What is the cause of oceanic currents?
Ocean currents are caused by various factors. They are made from earthquakes, winds, tides and differences in density. The currents of the ocean have an effect on the weather.
What is the three basic motions of ocean water?
The three ways the ocean moves in are currents, tides, and waves. I figured this out while I was doing homework. Maybe it does help you learn. :)
Which of these is a direct result of uneven heating of water in the oceans due to solar energy A. Salt in any ocean B. Ocean tides C. icebergs D. Ocean currents?
D Ocean currents.
