Ocean waves

Trough is....?

• The highest point of a wave

• The mid point of a wave

• The lowest point of a wave

• The end point of a wave

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The highest point of a wave is...?

• Trough

• Crest

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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A wave carries energy only.

• True

• False

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The distance on a wave from one crest to another is called wavelength

• True

• False

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In which ocean are tsunamis most common

• Atlantic ocean

• Southern ocean

• Pacific ocean

• Arctic ocean

Ocean water is the disturbance that transfers energy through ocean water

• True

• False

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Which of the following types of waves are ocean waves?

• Compression waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Mechanical waves

What causes ocean waves?

• Wind

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Landslides

The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is........?

• Frequency

• Amplitude

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