Asked by Jayde Chavez on Apr 28, 2024
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The uppermost part of the oceans, as expressed by normal ocean waves, are in constant motion due to the effects of the:
A) wind
B) ultraviolet radiation
C) gravity
D) tides
Ocean Waves
Rhythmic movements of the water in oceans and seas, often caused by wind or geological factors.
Ultraviolet Radiation
A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of producing sunburn.
Tides
The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.
- Grasp basic astronomical concepts including the formation of the solar system, the nature of celestial bodies, and the forces acting upon them.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp basic astronomical concepts including the formation of the solar system, the nature of celestial bodies, and the forces acting upon them.
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