Ocean Waves

Ocean Waves

6th - 8th Grade

22 Qs

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Ocean Waves

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A giant wave from a sudden movement that makes waves go up and down

surfing wave

breaker

tsunami

crest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An ocean wave has a wavelength of 4 m and wave period of 2 s. What is the wave speed?

2 m/s

4 m/s

8 m/s

12 m/s

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the source of most ocean waves?

gravitational pull of the moon
movement of plates
energy of ocean currents
motion of the atmosphere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement correctly describes the motion of water particles due to the action of waves?

they travel from one crest to another
they move in opposite direction of the wave
they rise and fall in a circular motion
they move back and forth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a tsunami and other types of ocean waves?

They form when a large volume of water is suddenly moved up or down.
Wave energy of tsunamis increase as the water depth decreases.
Tsunami is caused by the disruption of deep ocean currents.
The wave height of a tsunami is much lower in the center of the ocean than it is near shore.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are wave energy and water depth related?

Wave energy increases as water depth decreases.

Waver energy increases as water depth increases.

Wave energy remains constant as water depth changes.

Waver energy changes as water depth remains constant.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum distance that a wave moves from its rest position?

wave period

wave speed

wavelength

amplitude

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