currents Flashcards
1
Q
what are rip currents?
A
powerful underwater currents
2
Q
when do rip currents occur?
A
in areas close to the shoreline
when plunging waves cause a build up of water at the top of the beach
3
Q
why are riptides different to rip currents?
A
they occur when the ocean tide pulls water through a small area such as a bay or lagoon
