Ocean Waves

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a series of ocean waves caused by large disturbances such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

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Which of the following is not a cause of a tsunami?

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Tornado.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is a swell in oceanography?

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A swell is a series of rolling waves that move steadily across the ocean.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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How do water particles move in ocean waves?

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Water particles rise and fall in a circular motion as waves pass.

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What are shallow water waves?

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Waves that move in water less than 1/2 their wavelength.

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What are deep water waves?

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Waves that occur in water deeper than half their wavelength.

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What is wave height?

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Wave height is the vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave.

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What is wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave.