PHSC 210 Quiz: Presentations
Glaciers, Deserts, and Oceans
Score for this quiz: 21.88 out of 25
Question 1
6..25 pts
Ocean Water Movement
Match the terms with their correct description or characteristic.
Wave
This is formed by wind blowing across the ocean surface and
represents a transfer of energy.
Fetch
The area over which the wind is blowing.
Storm surge
This occurs when there is a higher than normal sea level resulting
from prolonged high winds.
Tsunami
This is generated by seismic activity.
PartialQuestion 2
3..25 pts
Ocean Water Movement
Match the feature with it's correct description.
Neap tide
This occurs when the earth, sun and moon are at a 90 degree
angle.
Coriolis effect
This causes atmospheric and ocean currents to deflect or curve.
Glaciers, Deserts, and Oceans
Score for this quiz: 21.88 out of 25
Question 1
6..25 pts
Ocean Water Movement
Match the terms with their correct description or characteristic.
Wave
This is formed by wind blowing across the ocean surface and
represents a transfer of energy.
Fetch
The area over which the wind is blowing.
Storm surge
This occurs when there is a higher than normal sea level resulting
from prolonged high winds.
Tsunami
This is generated by seismic activity.
PartialQuestion 2
3..25 pts
Ocean Water Movement
Match the feature with it's correct description.
Neap tide
This occurs when the earth, sun and moon are at a 90 degree
angle.
Coriolis effect
This causes atmospheric and ocean currents to deflect or curve.
