Ocean Waves

Front

What is wave height?

Back

Wave height is the distance between the crest (highest point) and the trough (lowest point) of a wave.

Front

What happens to wave size when winds are stronger?

Back

Stronger winds create larger waves.

Front

What do waves transfer?

Back

Waves only transfer energy, not matter.

Front

What is a crest in a wave?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave.

Front

What is a trough in a wave?

Back

A trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is wavelength?

Back

Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave.

Front

How do waves affect objects on the water's surface?

Back

Waves can make objects like leaves bob up and down but do not move them toward the shore.

Front

What is the relationship between wind speed and wave size?

Back

As wind speed increases, wave size also increases.

Front

What is the difference between a wave's crest and trough?

Back

A crest is the highest point of a wave, while a trough is the lowest point.

Front

What is the formula for calculating wave height?

Back

Wave height = Crest height - Trough depth.