water in Earth's processes test part 2

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Clouds form when water vapor in the atmosphere CONDENSES into water droplets.

Winds are the main cause of DEEP currents in the ocean.

Water rushing back to sea through a narrow gap causes a RIP CURRENT that can carry swimmers away from the shore.

Land covers MORE of Earth's surface than ocean do.

Near the shore, friction between the ocean floor and the water causes waves to SPEED UP.

When you go to the beach you are standing on the CONTINENTAL SHELF.

The pressure of ocean water INCREASES as depth increases.

A wave is the movement of PARTICLES through a body of water.