Waves
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6th Grade
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Melissa Nelson
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6SC.A.3.e: analyze and interpret data to create graphic representations of the causes and effects of waves, currents, and tides in Earth's systems
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Multiple Choice
Refer to the diagram. Which of the following questions can best be answered by the data presented in the graph?
Is there a direct relationship between the density and salinity of ocean water?
Is there an indirect relationship between the density and salinity of ocean water?
Does the density of ocean water increase over time?
Does the salinity of ocean water increase over time?
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Do you have your notes?
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Multiple Select
As temperature decreases,
density ______________.
This is a (an) ___________ relationship.
increases
decreases
direct
indirect
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Multiple Select
As depth increases,
temperature ______________.
This is a (an) ___________ relationship.
increases
decreases
direct
indirect
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Multiple Select
As salinity increases,
density ______________.
This is a (an) ___________ relationship.
increases
decreases
direct
indirect
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Multiple Select
As depth increases,
pressure ______________.
This is a (an) ___________ relationship.
increases
decreases
direct
indirect
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Multiple Select
5.As depth decreases,
temperature ______________.
This is a (an) ___________ relationship.
increases
decreases
direct
indirect
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Most waves form when winds blowing across the water's surface transmit their energy to the water.
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The size of the wave depends on the strength of the wind, the length of time it blows, and the distance over which the wind blows.
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Water particles move in a circular path.
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The highest point of a wave.
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The lowest point of a wave.
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The vertical distance from the crest of a wave to the trough.
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The horizontal distance between two wave crests.
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The number of waves that pass a specific point in a given amount of time.
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Near shore, the wave height INCREASES
and the wavelength DECREASES
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Open Ended
What are the five terms used to describe waves?
6SC.A.3.e: analyze and interpret data to create graphic representations of the causes and effects of waves, currents, and tides in Earth's systems
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