science Ch.13 oceans
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conciatori on October 27, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tide | the rise and fall of ocean water level, caused by the pull of moon's gravity. |
| tidal power | making electricity from moving water |
| ocean wave | the up and down of ocean water |
| crest | the high point of an ocean wave |
| through | the low point of an ocean wave |
| tsunami | large destructive wave caused by an earthquake |
| current | horizontal movement of ocean water |
| nutrient | food substance needed organism in order to survive |
| nodules | minerals found on the ocean floor |
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