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The LOW space between two wave crests is called a
a) ridge
b) trench
c) trough
d) tide

The distance traveled by wind or water is called the _____________.
a) trough
b) tide
c) crest
d) fetch

A long, high, sea wave caused by an earthquake in the ocean.
a) Tide
b) Tsunami
c) Trench
d) trough

The top of a wave is called a ____________.
a) trough
b) crest
c) current
d) Gyre

The rising and falling of the ocean, as water is attracted by gravity to the moon and sun
a) tides
b) crest
c) currents
d) Tsunami

Ocean currents that run in CIRCLES (a spiral pattern) are called ________.
a) tides
b) currents
c) gyres
d) trenches

The warm ocean current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico parallel with the U.S. coast toward Newfoundland, Canada; then across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.
a) Gyre
b) Tsunami
c) Trench
d) Gulf Stream

This is either air, water, or electricity moving in a specific direction.
a) crest
b) trench
c) trough
d) current

A long narrow ditch, usually longer and deeper, but not that wide.
a) trench
b) ridge
c) gyre
d) crest

A long narrow hilltop with an edge is a ___________.
a) current
b) ridge
c) tide
d) crest

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