Oceanography Terms Crossword

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
The zone extending seaward from the low water line well beyond the surf zone; it defines the area influenced by the nearshore or longshore currents
The vertical distance between the trough and crest of a wave.
The deflection of currents away from their original course as a result of the Earth's rotation.
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land.
The horizontal distance between two successive crests or troughs.
The turbulent water created by breaking waves.
a narrow channel, gutter, or gulley.
the outline of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance.
The zone extending seaward from the point of low tide to the depth of wave-base level or to the outer edge of the continental shelf.
The time required for two successive wave crests to pass a fixed point, or the time for a single wave crest to travel a distance equal to the length of the wave
a relatively strong, narrow current flowing outward from the beach through the surf zone and presenting a hazard to swimmers.
region of breaking waves
is the maximum height of the wave crest above the level of calm water, or the maximum depth of the wave trough below the level of calm water.
involving or dependent upon the conjoint effect of temperature and salinity
As a wave travels the water particles pass the energy along by moving in a circle.