What is represented at point 1?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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What is represented at point 2?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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What is represented at point 3?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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What is represented at point 4?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

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Which statement correctly describes the motion of water particles due to the action of waves?

• they travel from one crest to another
• they move in opposite direction of the wave
• they rise and fall in a circular motion
• they move back and forth

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

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

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What is a trough?

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

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What is a crest?

• lowest point of a wave
• longest part of a wave
• shortest part of a wave
• highest point of a wave

What is the distance between two waves?

• wave period
• wave frequency
• wave length
• wave height

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Stronger winds create __________ waves.

• larger
• smaller

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