Earth Science 6.2 Review

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Across
  1. 1. the length of time between one crest and the next
  2. 3. circular path
  3. 5. there are _____primary types of water movement in oceans
  4. 6. another name for riptide
  5. 7. a warm surface current that originates off the coast of Florida
  6. 10. results from differences in density
  7. 11. ocean currents that flow beneath the surface
  8. 15. powerful agent of erosion that constantly reshapes the coastline
  9. 16. when large masses of water flow horizontally along the surface of the oceans
  10. 19. upward flowing current
Down
  1. 1. another name for Humboldt Current
  2. 2. wave with a white crest
  3. 4. highest point of a wave
  4. 5. occurs when mud or silt mixes with seawater
  5. 8. most regular and predictable movements of water in the oceans
  6. 9. rhythmic back and forth motions of water that transfer energy through the water
  7. 12. giant wave
  8. 13. depression in water between crests
  9. 14. large streams of ocean water that flow at or below the surface
  10. 17. current that flows in the opposite direction either beside, on top of, or beneath the surface current
  11. 18. a good way to escape a rip current is to swim________to the shore