What is the predictable, continuous movement of water in a defined direction?

(1 point)
Responses

turbidity

turbidity

current

current

Wave

Wave

trade winds

5 answers

The predictable, continuous movement of water in a defined direction is referred to as a current.

Ricardo loves to fish off the pier and watch the white crests as they crash into the shore. Which of the following correctly BEST describes how Ricardo would see these crests while fishing?

(1 point)
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as the steepness of a wave

as the steepness of a wave

as the amount of waves

as the amount of waves

as the lowest point on a wave

as the lowest point on a wave

as the highest point on a wave

Ricardo would see the white crests crashing into the shore as the highest point on a wave.

Which of the following circulates and affects global weather patterns and climate and transports nutrients?

(1 point)
Responses

turnover lakes

turnover lakes

tidal waves

tidal waves

ocean currents

ocean currents

breaker points

The correct response is ocean currents, as they circulate and affect global weather patterns and climate while transporting nutrients.

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