Ocean Waves

Front

Stronger winds create __________ waves.

Back

larger

Front

Which of the following is not a cause of a tsunami? Volcanic eruption, Tornado, Underwater earthquakes, Landslide

Back

Tornado

Front

What is a crest?

Back

highest point of a wave

Front

What should a person do if caught in a rip current?

Back

swim parallel to the shore

Front

A wave can make a leaf bob up and down on the water, but it cannot move the leaf toward the shore. This is because waves only transfer ________

Back

energy

Front

What is a wave?

Back

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.

Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

Front

What causes ocean waves?

Back

Ocean waves are primarily caused by wind blowing across the surface of the water.

Front

What is a tsunami?

Back

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Front

What is a rip current?

Back

A rip current is a strong, narrow current that flows away from the shore.