Ocean Waves

What causes surface waves?

• underwater volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wind
• landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is an underwater wave?

• tidal wave
• surface wave
• tsunami
• ocean wave

Which of the following is not a factor affecting wave height?

• direction wind is blowing
• wind speed
• length of time wind is blowing
• distance wind is blowing

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

What is represented at point 1?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is represented at point 2?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is represented at point 3?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Many people believe that ocean waves move water.  However, ocean waves really transfer ______.

• wind
• sand
• energy
• pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is the primary source of energy that generates most ocean waves?

• earthquakes
• wind
• asteriods falling in the ocean
• volcanic eruptions

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is a trough?

• highest point on a wave
• lowest point on a wave
• longest point on a wave
• shortest point on a wave

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is not a cause of a tsunami? 

• Volcanic eruption
• Tornado
• Underwater earthquakes
• Landslide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2