Ocean Waves and Erosion Review

Front

As waves slow down near the shore, they get _______.

Back

Closer together

Front

What is the major force of erosion along the coast?

Back

Waves

Front

What is represented at point 2?

Back

Trough

Front

What is a crest?

Back

Highest point of a wave

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Front

Nearshore, the top of the wave outruns the bottom of a wave because _________________ .

Back

The bottom of the wave is dragging along the ocean floor.

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Front

What is a wave?

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through water.

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Front

What is wave height?

Back

The vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave.

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Front

What is wavelength?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

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Front

What happens to wave energy as waves approach the shore?

Back

Wave energy increases as waves become steeper.

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Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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