Understanding Ocean Waves and Tides

What is the top part of a wave called?

• Peak

• Surge

• Crest

• Trough

What causes the majority of waves seen at the beach?

• Solar flares

• Wind

• Tectonic movements

• Moon's gravity

What force is responsible for keeping everything on Earth, including the oceans, grounded?

• Electrical force

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Centrifugal force

What phenomenon occurs when the Moon pulls the ocean water towards the shore?

• Low tide

• Wave crest

• High tide

• Tsunami

What can be seen during a low tide?

• Ships far off the coast

• Fish swimming closer to shore

• Hidden beach areas

• Deeper ocean waters

What natural events can cause tsunamis?

• High tides

• Earthquakes or underwater volcanoes

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

Where are tsunamis more likely to occur?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What should you never do when a tsunami is approaching?

• Listen to the radio

• Be on the beach

• Evacuate the town

• Stay indoors

What activity might the narrator and Squeaks try next time at the beach?

• Collecting seashells

• Playing volleyball

• Surfing

• Building sandcastles

How can viewers engage further with the content of the show?

• Visiting the beach

• Watching more videos offline

• Sending in questions via a website

• Reading a book about waves