16.2Understanding Waves and Tides Flashcard

16.2Understanding Waves and Tides Flashcard

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English

11th Grade

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Camilla Altree

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Wave (in the context of oceanography)

Back

A disturbance that transfers energy through water

Answer explanation

In oceanography, a wave is defined as a disturbance that transfers energy through water, making this the correct choice. Other options describe different ocean phenomena but do not accurately define a wave.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What best describes a tide?

Back

The periodic rise and fall of sea level caused by gravitational forces

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes tides as the periodic rise and fall of sea level, which is primarily caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Property of a wave that measures the distance between two consecutive crests.

Back

Wavelength

Answer explanation

The property of a wave that measures the distance between two consecutive crests is called wavelength. It is a key characteristic that defines the spatial period of the wave.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Characteristic of a spring tide?

Back

Occurs during the full and new moons

Answer explanation

A spring tide occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, which happens during the full and new moons. This alignment results in the highest tidal ranges, unlike neap tides that occur at right angles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate the speed of a wave with a wavelength of 10 meters and a frequency of 2 Hz.

Back

20 m/s

Answer explanation

The speed of a wave is calculated using the formula: speed = wavelength × frequency. Here, speed = 10 m × 2 Hz = 20 m/s. Therefore, the correct answer is 20 m/s.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide.

Back

Spring tides occur during the full and new moons, while neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

Answer explanation

Spring tides occur during the full and new moons when the sun, moon, and Earth align, resulting in the largest tidal range. Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon, leading to the smallest tidal range.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Describe how ocean currents are formed.

Back

By the rotation of the Earth and wind patterns

Answer explanation

Ocean currents are primarily formed by the rotation of the Earth and wind patterns. The Coriolis effect, caused by Earth's rotation, influences the direction of these currents, while winds drive surface water movement.

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