Ocean Waves

Unit 4: Water Dynamics

Open Ended

What three factors control the height, length and period of waves?

Multiple Choice

How does energy move by means of an ocean wave?

• Backwards

• Downwards

• Circular

• Upwards

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events can cause a seismic wave (Tsunami)?

• Meteor Impact

• Landslide

• Sub-marine earthquake

• All the above

Multiple Choice

What can cause a rogue wave?

• Crest of one wave encounters the trough of another wave

• Two or more wave crest run into each other

• Two or more wave troughs run into each other

Open Ended

What effects do waves have on the shoreline?

Open Ended

Why is harnessing waves a good source of energy?