Ocean Waves and Tides Concepts

What is the most common force that creates ocean waves?

• Earthquakes

• Wind

• Volcanoes

• Landslides

How does wind create waves when it blows across the ocean's surface?

• It pushes the entire body of water forward.

• It transfers some of its energy to the water.

• It causes the water to freeze and then melt.

• It makes the water disappear and reappear.

What is the most common force that creates ocean waves?

• Earthquakes

• Wind

• Volcanoes

• Landslides

How does wind create waves when it blows across the ocean's surface?

• It pushes the entire body of water forward.

• It transfers some of its energy to the water.

• It causes the water to freeze and then melt.

• It makes the water disappear and reappear.

What is the lowest part of an ocean wave called?

• Crest

• Peak

• Trough

• Valley

What is the highest part of an ocean wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Base

• Depth

What is the lowest part of an ocean wave called?

• Crest

• Peak

• Trough

• Valley

What is the highest part of an ocean wave called?

• Trough

• Crest

• Base

• Depth

What causes the ocean's water to bulge out, creating high and low tides?

• Wind speed

• Underwater earthquakes

• The gravitational pull of the sun and moon

• Volcanic eruptions

Which of these can cause a tsunami?

• Strong winds

• The moon's gravitational pull

• Underwater earthquakes

• Ocean currents