Waves

The blue lines are _______

• p waves

• s waves

• rayleigh waves

• love waves

Which city is closest to the epicenter?  

• A

• B

• C

Which location is farther from the epicenter?

• Seismogram B (top)

• Seismogram C (bottom)

Which of the following coastal features will most likely be created from low energy waves

• Bay

• Headland

• Spit

• Beach

Stronger winds create

• Larger waves

• Smaller waves

The water rushing back out to sea is called the

• Swash

• Backwash

• Tide

• Wave energy

Which of the following is a primary factor in the formation of ocean waves?

• Wind

• Earthquakes

• Tides

• Rainfall

What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

Which type of wave is most commonly associated with tsunamis?

• Seismic waves

• Wind waves

• Tidal waves

• Sound waves

What is the main cause of tides, which can influence wave patterns?

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Sun's heat

• Earth's rotation

• Ocean currents