Ocean Waves
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to calculate wave speed?
Back
Wave speed = Wavelength / Wave period.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an ocean wave has a wavelength of 8 m and a wave period of 4 s, what is the wave speed?
Back
2 m/s.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main parts of a wave?
Back
Amplitude, crest, wavelength, trough.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define wavelength in the context of ocean waves.
Back
Wavelength is the distance between the crest of two consecutive waves.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a tsunami and regular ocean waves?
Back
A tsunami forms when a large volume of water is suddenly displaced up or down.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'period' refer to in wave mechanics?
Back
Period measures the amount of time it takes for a wave to pass a fixed point.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is amplitude in relation to ocean waves?
Back
Amplitude is the height of the wave from the rest position to the crest.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-1
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