Currents (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is a current in seas and oceans?
What is a current in seas and oceans?
Continuous movement of surface water
In which direction does a longshore current flow?
In which direction does a longshore current flow?
Parallel to the shore
What creates the zigzag pattern in longshore drift?
What creates the zigzag pattern in longshore drift?
Swash at angle, backwash straight down
What is the main characteristic of a rip current?
What is the main characteristic of a rip current?
Flows away from shore out to sea
What rises to the surface during upwelling?
What rises to the surface during upwelling?
Cold water from deep in the ocean
Which celestial body has the greatest effect on tides?
Which celestial body has the greatest effect on tides?
The Moon
When do spring tides occur?
When do spring tides occur?
When Sun, Moon & Earth are aligned
What tidal range do spring tides produce?
What tidal range do spring tides produce?
The highest tidal range
What is the position of the Sun and Moon during neap tides?
What is the position of the Sun and Moon during neap tides?
90° (perpendicular) to each other
What does tidal range determine for coastal processes?
What does tidal range determine for coastal processes?
Upper & lower limits of erosion