Ocean Waves

The water rushing back out to the ocean is called the _________________ .

• wave

• undertow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Rolling waves that move steadily across the ocean

• breaker

• surf

• whitecap

• swell

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travels near and parallel to the shoreline

• surf

• breaker

• undertow

• longshore current

Which statement best describes beaches?

• Beaches are always changing due to factors such as waves adding and eroding sand.

• Beaches change little over time as waves follow the same patterns year after year.

• Beaches change over time as waves move further up the shore.

• Beaches change little over time as wind patterns stay the same.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Many people believe that ocean waves move water.  However, ocean waves really transfer ______.

• wind

• sand

• energy

• pressure

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What causes surface waves?

• underwater volcanoes

• earthquakes

• wind

• landslides

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Which of the following is an underwater wave?

• tidal wave

• surface wave

• tsunami

• ocean wave

What is represented at point 1?

• wave height

• wavelength

• crest

• trough

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Identify the landform type.

• Sea Stack

• Sea Stump

• Arch

• Bay

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following types of waves are ocean waves?

• Compression waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Mechanical waves