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Oceans and Seas

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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.

How does the temperature of the Earths layers change from the core to the crust

In general, the temperature decreases towards the surface.

Stream gradient role on stream velocity

An increase in gradient will generally increase stream velocity.

What do all wetlands have in common

They are wet.

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Wetlands form an important environment for aquatic plants and animals. They are also a haven for migrating birds that have retreated from the bitter northern weather, to overwinter in milder climes.

What causes water molecules to stick together in liquid water

hydrogen bonds

What happens as a river ages

It carries more water

What is true of the bottom layer of the ocean Select the two correct answers.

It has the greatest density It has the coldest water

What causes normal ocean waves that continuously crash on the beach

Mostly its wind.

What causes ocean water near the equator to be warmer than ocean water farther north

the sun's rays strike the water more directly near the equator.

In which layer of the ocean are you likely to find most plants

The epipelagic zone

What causes the water in the blue currents to sink

Water in the blue currents is colder, saltier, and denser than water in the red currents

Which factor allows earth to hold onto liquid water

Moderate temperatures

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Which is thicker continental crust or oceanic crust

Continental crust A+

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