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1. How are waves in the ocean formed?

A From wind moving across the surface B From gravity C From the spin of the Earth D From the movement of fish

2. What is the 'medium' through which ocean waves travel?

A Sunlight B Energy C Air D Water

3. What causes 'swells' in the ocean?

A The gravity of the moon B The spin of the Earth C Local winds D Distant storms

4. According to the article, which of the following is the scientific definition of a wave?

A A transfer of energy B A rise in water C A cyclical movement D The flow of water

5. What do we call the top of a swell or wave?

A Lip B Edge C Trough D Crest

6. What is the Coriolis Effect?

A When the wind causes waves or a current B The effect of the gravity of the Moon C The effect of the Sun's activity level D The effect of the spin of the Earth

7. Which of the following causes deep water ocean currents?

A Salinity of water B Changes in temperature C All of the above D Density of the water

8. What ocean current helps to warm up the United Kingdom and parts of Western Europe?

A Gulfstream B South Atlantic C South Indian D Airstream

9. True or False: Some ocean animals take advantage of the currents when migrating to and from breeding grounds.

A FALSE B TRUE

10. What is the primary cause of ocean surface currents?

A Wind B Ships C Rain D Migrating fish

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