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Wave Movement - Coasts

Authored by Natalie Ralston

Geography

9th Grade

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Wave Movement - Coasts
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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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