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