Ocean Motion

The water in the ocean is always in motion. Winds blowing on the surface of the ocean make the water move. We call this movement waves.

Wind creates waves.

Wind creates waves.

How Waves Are Made

wind

wave

beach

In Other Words

  • in motion moving

  • waves rolling areas in the water

Before You Move On

  • 1. Generalization Which area of Earth has the warmest water?

  • 2. Cause and Effect What does wind do to water in the ocean?