Ocean Waves

Front

An ocean wave has a wavelength of 8 m and wave period of 4 s. What is the wave speed?

Back

2 m/s

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Front

The diagram below shows the parts of a wave. Which of the following correctly identifies each part? I. amplitude, II. crest, III. wavelength, IV. trough

Back

I. amplitude, II. crest, III. wavelength, IV. trough

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

What distinguishes a tsunami from other types of ocean waves?

Back

A tsunami forms when a large volume of water is suddenly displaced up or down.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

Which statement correctly describes the motion of water particles due to the action of waves? Options: They rise and fall in a circular motion, They travel from one crest to another, They move back and forth as each wave passes, They move in the opposite direction of the wave.

Back

They rise and fall in a circular motion.

Front

A _______ is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter.

Back

Wave

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

What is the term for how salty the water is?

Back

Salinity

Front

What is how hot or cold the water is?

Back

Temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the mass of the ocean water divided by its volume?

Back

Density

Front

The _____ of a wave is determined by the crest and the trough.

Back

Size

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Front

Wave _____ is the distance between the crest of two waves.

Back

Length