Ocean Waves

What causes surface waves?

• underwater volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wind
• landslides

Which of the following is an underwater wave?

• tidal wave
• surface wave
• tsunami
• ocean wave

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

• wind
• sand
• energy
• pressure

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Water does not move, _____________ moves.

• Water
• Energy
• Waves
• Fish

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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 distance between two waves?

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

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

What is a trough?

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