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How do waves change as they approach the shore

As waves approach the shore, interaction with the sea floor slows the waves down and the crests of the waves bunch up. They increase in height as the energy in each wave compresses into a shorter horizontal distance, but the period of the wave does not change. Eventually, the waves break.

In what way does ocean water move globally

Along cold water currents from the poles to the equator.

What is an effect of La Nia

Mr poppins is coming

Why do oceanographers take measurements of the conductivity of the seawater

Conductivity can be used to calculate the salinity of the water.

By using information about the temperature and salinity of ocean water oceanographers can determine the

density

Why would a civilization choose to live near a river that regularly floods

The alluvial silt that covers the land during flooding increases its fertility. This is in addition to the ready supply of fresh water required for any large societal group.

The term for the distance over which wind blows uninterrupted is called what

fetch

Which of the following would not be considered an on-the-page question

Could the team have won if it had let Andre play?

What should you look for on the first page of every lesson

key terms and lesson objectives.

The foundations for reading are asking questions and using graphic organizers

graphic organizer ( Apex)

When the tides are especially strong due to the alignment of the sun and mWhen the tides are especially strong due to the alignment of the sun and moon it is called a oon it is called a tide

spring

What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze

The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the opposite direction.

Which statement is true of jet streams

The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds

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