Unit Test: Inside the Ocean

Name: ______________
Matching: (2 points each) A. water cycle E. shore zone I. salt B. currents F. trench J. wave C. salinity G. tide D. Mid-Ocean Ridge H. continental shelf

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___ 1. The property that makes ocean water different from other bodies of water ___ 2. Where the continent slopes gently down ___ 3. The cycle that replenishes the Earths water supply ___ 4. A large chain of mountains that cross the center of the Earths oceans ___ 5. The daily change in water levels of the ocean, caused by gravity ___ 6. The measurement of salt dissolved in water ___ 7. Places on the ocean floor that plunge down ___ 8. The place where the land and ocean meet, very rich in resources ___ 9. The up and down movement of water particles, caused by the wind on the surface of the water ___ 10. These are rivers of water that flow through the ocean The water cycle: (6 points total - 2 point each correct term) fill in the blanks with the letter of the correct vocabulary choice 11. Condensation 12. Evaporation 13. Accumulation 14. Precipitation

Multiple Choice: 2 points 15. Run-off is: a. Water that is already evaporated c. Condensed water in the clouds flows into other bodies of water 16. Salt water is: a. Denser than freshwater c. Harder to float in b. Not a part of the water cycle d. Not found in oceans b. Not a part of the water cycle d. Excess surface water that

Essay: Use at least 2-3 sentences to answer each question. (5 points each) 17. Why is the water cycle important?

18. How is the ocean floor similar to the surface of the Earth?

19. What is the difference between surface currents and deep water currents?

20. What is difference between waves and tides?