Rogue Waves

What is the main reason that little is known about rogue waves?

• They occur in places where humans, including scientists, rarely visit.

• It is impossible to distinguish rogue waves from other waves.

• Rogue waves do not match the surrounding ocean conditions.

• Scientists have little interest in rogue waves because they are rare.

Which words best support the main reason that little is known about rogue waves?

• "Although rogue waves are sometimes described as 'random' waves, that description is probably not accurate."

• "When one current collides with another current flowing in the opposite direction, a wall of water can build up into an enormous rogue wave."

• "What makes rogue waves unique is that these 'freak' waves can appear on calm seas."

• "Additionally, rogue waves are rare in the parts of the oceans that humans visit."

All of the following is true about rogue waves except:

• Rogue waves occur far out in the ocean.

• Rogue waves seem to come from nowhere.

• Rogue waves are unpredictable.

• Rogue waves are rare in parts of the ocean that humans visit.

• Rogue waves follow clear-cut patterns.

Select ALL of the following that contribute to the size of rogue waves:

• wind strength

• ocean depth

• ocean currents

• the presence of islands

Based on your understanding of the article, infer why rogue waves may be similar to earthquakes.

• Both rogue waves and earthquakes are caused by opposite forces acting against each other.

• Rogue waves are a result of earthquakes and other seismic activity.

• Both rogue waves and earthquakes can result in massive destruction.

• Rogue waves and earthquakes are created by strong currents.

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Why did the author include information about the Bermuda Triangle? Focus on the first two words of each answer choice.

• To explain how ships vanish in this mysterious part of the ocean.

• To conclude that currents are responsible for creating the Bermuda Triangle.

• To suggest a connection between the existence of the Bermuda Triangle and rogue waves

• To argue that rogue waves are responsible for creating the Bermuda Triangle.

Why do rogue waves tend to occur in deeper water?

• Shallow water does not have enough volume to create rogue waves.

• Currents are strongest in deep water and create more force.

• Strong winds occur in deep water where the collision can create large surface waves.

• There is more deep water than shallow water, so rogue waves are more likely to form in deeper water.

Based on the sentence from the text, what does the word rogue most likely mean?

"Rogue waves are also known as 'freak' waves because they seem to come from nowhere, and no one can predict when or where they will strike."

• random

• destructive

• large

• weird

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How do islands or coastlines affect the formation of rogue waves?

• Rogue waves occur downwind of these geographical features.

• Small waves can overlap and combine into a single larger wave.

• Islands or shoals can interrupt and redirect ocean currents.

• Human activity on coastlines can disturb the natural flow of ocean currents.

Select ALL of the following types of waves which can occur in shallow water:

• Rogue waves

• Tsunamis

• Storm surges

• Tidal waves