Ocean Waves

Which of the following is a mature wave of one wavelength, and is characterized by evenly spaced waves with smoothly rounded crests and troughs?

• surge

• swell

• interference

What are factors that produce LARGER swell waves?

• wind speed or duration

• steeper continental slope

• fetch

• all of these

Which one of these is NOT a cause of a tsunami?

• wind

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcanic eruption

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True or false? Constructive interference will cause a wave to get bigger.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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In the middle of the ocean, rogue waves are caused by....

• storm surge

• constructive interference

• tsunamis

• swells

As energy passes through the water in a wave, how do the water molecules move?

• against the currents

• in the direction of the waves

• in a small orbital motion

In wave production, what interaction between the water and air causes the water to move?

• gravity

• friction

• density

• ionic

True or false? A storm surge will be greater if hurricane winds are blowing out to sea.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If other factors were the same, which beach would have the highest waves?

• A beach with a steep continental slope

• A beach with a shallower, less steep continental slope

• The sea floor has no impact on wave height

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

• There is no direct relationship.

• Waves with a higher frequency have a shorter wavelength.

• Waves with a higher frequency have a longer wavelength.