As a wave moves through the ocean, what is moving forward?
Which of the following cause waves?
Match the letter with the correct part of the wave that it represents.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
C | arrow_right_alt | Wave Height |
D | arrow_right_alt | Wavelength |
B | arrow_right_alt | Crest |
A | arrow_right_alt | Trough |
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Trough | arrow_right_alt | Time it takes for the same spot on two waves to pass a single point |
Crest | arrow_right_alt | The number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second |
Period | arrow_right_alt | The horizontal distance between the identical point on two waves, such as crest to crest |
Height | arrow_right_alt | The highest point above the average water level |
Frequency | arrow_right_alt | The lowest point below the average water level |
Wavelength | arrow_right_alt | Vertical distance from the trough to the crest |
Categorize the following as disturbing forces and restoring forces
Gravity
Makes waves
Gravitational force of the Moon and Sun.
Coriolis effect
Earthquakes
Surface tension
Wind
Destroys waves
Disturbing Forces
Restoring Forces
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Fully developed sea | arrow_right_alt | Surface area over which the wind blows |
Constructive waves | arrow_right_alt | Is formed when the wind blows sufficiently long from the same direction, creating waves with a maximum size, speed and period. |
Destructive waves | arrow_right_alt | Relatively large and spontaneous ocean surface waves that is formed from the joining of two closely related wave trains. |
Rogue Waves | arrow_right_alt | Larger waves created by adding two crests and troughs together |
Fetch | arrow_right_alt | crests and troughs cancel each other out destroying the waves |
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Swells | arrow_right_alt | The slightest of breezes will cause small ‘rippling’ of the water surface, producing waves which can be flattened by surface tension. |
Capillary Waves | arrow_right_alt | The winds push against the surface of the water, creating large waves which may flattened by gravity. |
Wave trains | arrow_right_alt | Waves caused by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.This often results in Tsunamis. |
Gravity Waves | arrow_right_alt | These are waves of similar characteristics (length and speed) traveling together. |
Seismic Waves | arrow_right_alt | Formation of organized, long-wavelength surface waves that surfers love. |
