Wave Action

A ____ is a movement of energy through a body of water.

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How do most waves form?

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The size of a wave depends on

• strength of the wind

• length of time wind blows

• distance wind blows

Although waves may appear to carry water toward the shore, the water does not actually move forward in deep water.

• True

• False

The energy of a wave moves toward shore, but the water itself remains in place.

• False

• True

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As a wave passes, water particles move in a ________ path.

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The wind affects the water at the surface more than it affects the deep water.

• True

• False

The name for the highest part of a wave is the _____.

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The horizontal distance between crests is the __________.

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Waves are also measured by their _________, the number of waves that pass a point at a certain amount of time.