WorksheetsWaves and Ocean Floor Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which statement correctly describes the motion of water particles due to the action of waves?
they travel from one crest to another
they move in opposite direction of the wave
they rise and fall in a circular motion
they move towards the shore
What is the primary source of energy that generates most ocean waves?
earthquakes
wind
moon's gravity
volcanic eruptions
Which of the following causes the waves to be bigger?
when the Sun and Moon's gravity are working together
when winds are blowing stronger
when winds die down
when the salinity of the water increases
How do most surface waves form?
Winds blow across the ocean surface, giving their energy to the water.
Lightning hits the water and makes the water move.
Moon's gravity pulling on the water.
The salinity of the water changes, which changes its density.
What is the main force that creates ocean surface waves?
Earth's rotation
The tidal pull of the moon and the sun
wind energy
gravitational pull
Which of the following is NOT a factor for creating large surface waves in the ocean.
wind strength
Density of the water
Duration of the wind
Wind speed
the deep flat land of the ocean floor
abyssal plain
rift valley
deep ocean trench
seamount
relatively flat part of continent covered by water
continental shelf
continental rise
continental slope
seamount
abyssal plain
What is the name for Ocean floor feature " b " ?
Abyssal Plain
Mid Ocean Ridge
Trench
Seamount
The tops of underwater mountains that show above the surface of the ocean form _______________.
volcanic islands
trenches
mountains
coral reefs
