Marine Unit 6 Waves Quiz

Water in the wave moves ____ as the wave energy proceeds through it.

• in a circle

• left and right

• east to west

• in different directions

Which of the following is NOT a type of wave?

• Wind waves

• Tides

• Tsunami

• Gulf Stream

What causes most tsunami?

• atmospheric pressure

• earthquakes

• wind

• all of these cause tsunami

As incoming waves bend around a point on shore they change direction in a motion called wave ____.

• Reflection

• Refraction

• Diffusion

• Diffraction

What is the term for waves that increase in size by additive formation of large crests or deep troughs; the size of the resulting wave exceeds the size of each participating wave? (Ex: The Wedge)

• Constructive interference

• Negative interference

• Destructive interference

• Positive interference

What is Part A?

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Trough

• Wave Height

What is Part D?

• Wavelength

• Crest

• Trough

• Wave Height

What does the red-dotted line represent?

• Refraction

• Reflection

• Interference

• Fetch

What is Part A?

• Swell

• Capillary Waves

• Fully Developed Sea

• Wind Waves

What is Part D?

• Swell

• Capillary Waves

• Fully Developed Sea

• Wind Waves