Marine Science-4.2 Types of Waves

What is the term that means the distance from crest to crest or trough to trough in a wave?

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A tsunami can be caused by

• landslides.

• earthquakes.

• volcanoes.

• All of the above.

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Which is responsible for moving sand down the beach?

• circular orbit

• elliptical orbit

• longshore transport

• rip currents

A deep water wave:

• travels in water deeper than one-half of its wavelength.

• travels in water shallower than one-twentieth its wavelength.

• travels in water shallower than one-half of its wavelength.

• travels in water deeper than one-twentieth its wavelength.

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Tsunamis are:

• caused by hurricanes.

• caused by tornadoes.

• caused by thunderstorms.

• caused by earthquakes.

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The _______ is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

• period

• trough

• wavelength

• amplitude

The speed of shallow water waves depends on:

• surface tension

• temperature

• depth

• wavelength

The speed of deep water waves depends on:

• surface tension

• temperature

• depth

• wavelength

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When can waves be refracted?

• when they move from deep to shallow water

• when they move from shallow to deep water

• when they move from north to south

• when they move from south to north

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What type of wave is generated by wind, restored by gravity, and travels in a particular direction?

• capillary waves

• tides

• gravity waves

• progressive wind waves

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