Types of ocean waves

How do deep ocean currents form?

• The form as warm, dense water sinks and flows beneath cold ocean water.

• They form as cold, dense water sinks and flows beneath warm ocean water.

• They form as warm, dense water sinks and flows with other warm ocean water.

• The wind blows causing the deep ocean currents.

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The height of a wave is MOST affected by the

• speed of the wind

• salinity of the ocean

• speed of the ocean

• amount of solar energy

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Which wave has the highest frequency?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the frequency of wave D?

• 1

• 0.66

• 3

• 1.5

Which wave has the longest wavelength?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which wave has the largest period?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which part of the wave is this?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

Which part of the wave is this?

• Crest

• Trough

• Compression

• Rarefaction

What causes surface waves?

• underwater volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wind
• landslides

What is represented at point 4?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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