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What causes upwelling

Wind

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 force acts against capillary action as water moves through the ground

Gravity

What is the wave base for a wave with a height of 5 feet and a wavelength of 15 feet

A wavelength of 15 feet yields a base of about 7.5 feet. The wave base of a wave (the depth to which it moves water) is about 1/2 the wavelength.

Which ocean zone is most habitable

The epipelagic ocean zone is most habitable.

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.

Why is it important that earth is tilted

That is what causes the seasons.

That is what causes the seasons.

That is what causes the seasons.

That is what causes the seasons.

Match the type of river to its best description. A. Mature rivers b. Young rivers c. Old rivers

A. travel sowly

B travel fast

C. travel very slowly

Do wind currents flow faster at the equator or the poles

At the poles.

Why are so many big cities located located along the banks of rivers

A.Rivers are used for shipping routes.

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