FRA Science Vocabulary Words Ch 5
About this set
Created by:
ambrose1988 on October 11, 2011
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
12 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Ocean | Large bodies of salt water |
| sea | small bodies of salt water |
| tsunami | huge ocean waves caused by earthquakes on ocean floor |
| tide | the raise and fall of ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon |
| limestone | rock formed from many layers of tiny animal skeletons and shells |
| natural resources | a valuable material supplied by nature |
| ocean waves | the up and down motion of surface water |
| crest | the high point of a wave |
| trough | the low point of a wave |
| kelp | brown seaweed |
| nodules | mineral lumps found in the ocean |
| current | the horizontal flow of the ocean water; the movement of electrons along a path |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.