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Science Chapter 12 Test Review

Quiz by Kelsey Hanigan

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  • Q1
    The part of the ocean floor that drops steeply
    continental slope
    30s
  • Q2
    A point of land formed when soft rock wears away
    headland
    30s
  • Q3
    A measure of the amount of salt in water
    salinity
    30s
  • Q4
    A wall-like structure that sticks out into the ocean
    jetty
    30s
  • Q5
    A temporary pool of ocean water
    tide pool
    30s
  • Q6
    The large, flat area on the bottom of the ocean
    abyssal plain
    30s
  • Q7
    The area where the ocean and the land interact
    shore
    30s
  • Q8
    A stream of water that flows like a river through the ocean
    current
    30s
  • Q9
    What causes waves to form?
    Wind blows over the surface of the water
    Wind blows over the surface of the water
    Earth rotates on its axis
    Earth's gravity pulls the water up and down
    30s
  • Q10
    How does water in a wave move?
    down to the ocean floor
    up from the ocean floor
    back and forth
    in a circle
    30s
  • Q11
    What happens as you descend into the ocean?
    Temperature increases and pressure decreases.
    Temperature increases and pressure increases.
    Temperature decreases and pressure increases.
    Temperature decreases and pressure decreases.
    30s
  • Q12
    A current that carries swimmers along a beach
    longshore current
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following would NOT be found on the ocean floor.
    deep canyons formed by rivers
    mountains formed by plate movement
    active volcanoes
    deep trenches
    30s
  • Q14
    How is an estuary different from other ocean environments?
    It does not attract many organisms
    It receives little light
    It is where streams join to form a river
    Fresh water and salt water mix there
    30s
  • Q15
    Which statement about beach restoration is NOT true?
    After beach restoration, the slope of the beach may be changed
    Beach restoration causes permanent changes to a beach
    During beach restoration, channels can be reopened
    Beach restoration may cost millions of dollars
    30s

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