Question

Which of the following is an example of vertical movement of the ocean waters?

Options

• Waves

• Tides

• Currents

• All of these

Answer 1

Tides

Explanation:

Vertical movement of ocean waters refers to water moving up and down. Tides are the rise and fall of ocean water vertically due to gravitational forces. Waves involve up and down motion but are mainly horizontal movement of water particles transferring energy. Currents are horizontal flows of water. Hence, tides are a clear example of vertical movement of ocean water.