Waves Unit 11 Check for Understanding

What causes surface waves?

• underwater volcanoes

• earthquakes

• wind

• landslides

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

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is represented at point 3?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

What is represented at point 4?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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

• wind

• sand

• energy

• pressure

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

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Underwater earthquakes

• Landslide

Which of the following is an importance of waves?

• Shape Coast Lines

• Return O₂ to the water

• Stir up food / move nutrients

• Create sand

This is

• Longshore Drift
• Nearshore currents
• Attrition
• Undertow

What occurs when 2 longshore currents converge (join together)?

• Larger longshore current

• Rip Current

• Really cool waves

• Nothing will happen