
Wave Movement - Coasts
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Geography
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do waves break when they approach the shore?
The bottom of the wave speeds up due to decreased friction.
The top of the wave slows down due to increased friction.
The bottom of the wave slows down due to increased friction.
The wave remains stable and does not change shape.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the top of the wave as it becomes higher and steeper?
It moves faster than the bottom.
It flattens out and spreads.
It topples over.
It sinks below the bottom of the wave.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "fetch" refer to in the context of wave energy?
The strength of the wind
The distance over which the wind has blown
The time over which the wind has blown
The size of the waves
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what factors does wave energy depend?
The fetch and the strength of the wind
The time of day and the fetch
The size of the waves and the time over which the wind has blown
The temperature of the water and the strength of the wind
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What conditions are necessary for the formation of rough waves?
Long fetch and weak wind
Short fetch and strong wind
Long fetch and strong wind
Short fetch and weak wind
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What conditions are necessary for the formation of calm waves?
Long fetch and strong wind
Short fetch and weak wind
Long fetch and weak wind
Short fetch and strong wind
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of waves have a strong swash and a weak backwash?
Destructive waves
Tsunami waves
Constructive waves
Tidal waves
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