Wave Characteristics and Classification

Multiple Choice

Deep-water waves called are long, low, and

evenly spaced apart with rounded curves.

• capillary

• seismic

• cat's paw

• swells

Multiple Choice

When a wave breaks, the energy that was stored in the wave

is

• increased

• decreased

• lost

• released

Multiple Choice

The bending of waves as they approach the shore is referred to as what?

• Standing wave

• Wave refraction

• constructive interference

• Wave reflection

Multiple Choice

The current that flows away from the shoreline and towards the ocean is a...

• longshore drift

• angled current

• rip current

• storm surge

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes beaches?

• Beaches are always changing due to factors such as waves adding and eroding sand.

• Beaches change little over time as waves follow the same patterns year after year.

• Beaches change over time as waves move further up the shore.

• Beaches change little over time as wind patterns stay the same.

Multiple Choice

What type of waves have very large wave heights, are solitary, and are spontaneously generated?

• gravity waves

• rogue waves

• Tsunami

• swells

Categorize

Options (8)

speed of 5-60 mph

wave period is short, 5-20 seconds apart

wavelength 300-600 feet apart

generated by wind

wave speed of 500-600mph

wave period of 10min to 2 hours apart

wavelength of 60-300 miles apart

generated by seismic activity

Which characteristic goes with what type of wave

Wind generated wave

Tsunami wave

Multiple Choice

Where does an internal wave occur?

• air–air interface

• air–water interface

• water–water interface

• water–sediment interface

Multiple Choice

Waves that move in water less than 1/2 their wavelength

• Deep Water Waves

• Shallow Water Waves

• Open Ocean Waves

• Tsunami