Quick ocean picks

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   The stronger pull behind tides

   Choices

   1. The sun
   2. The moon
   3. The wind

   Correct choice

   The moon

2. Question

   Currents bringing cold water to warm areas

   Choices

   1. Warm currents
   2. Tidal bores
   3. Cold currents

   Correct choice

   Cold currents

3. Question

   Water deflects right in the north due to

   Choices

   1. Coriolis force
   2. gravity
   3. salinity

   Correct choice

   Coriolis force

4. Question

   Weather-driven irregular rises are

   Choices

   1. neaps
   2. surges
   3. springs

   Correct choice

   surges

Instructions

Pick the right answer before the next one arrives.

Explanation