Waves Practice
star
star
star
star
star
Last updated over 2 years ago
7 questions
1
As a wave moves through the ocean, what is moving forward?
As a wave moves through the ocean, what is moving forward?
1
Which of the following cause waves?
Which of the following cause waves?
1
Match the letter with the correct part of the wave that it represents.
Match the letter with the correct part of the wave that it represents.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
A | arrow_right_alt | Wave Height |
B | arrow_right_alt | Wavelength |
C | arrow_right_alt | Crest |
D | arrow_right_alt | Trough |
1
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Frequency | arrow_right_alt | Time it takes for the same spot on two waves to pass a single point |
Height | arrow_right_alt | The number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second |
Wavelength | arrow_right_alt | The horizontal distance between the identical point on two waves, such as crest to crest |
Trough | arrow_right_alt | The highest point above the average water level |
Period | arrow_right_alt | The lowest point below the average water level |
Crest | arrow_right_alt | Vertical distance from the trough to the crest |
1
Categorize the following as disturbing forces and restoring forces
Categorize the following as disturbing forces and restoring forces
- Surface tension
- Coriolis effect
- Makes waves
- Gravity
- Gravitational force of the Moon and Sun.
- Earthquakes
- Destroys waves
- Wind
- Disturbing Forces
- Restoring Forces
1
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Constructive waves | arrow_right_alt | Surface area over which the wind blows |
Destructive 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. |
Fetch | arrow_right_alt | Relatively large and spontaneous ocean surface waves that is formed from the joining of two closely related wave trains. |
Fully developed sea | arrow_right_alt | Larger waves created by adding two crests and troughs together |
Rogue Waves | arrow_right_alt | crests and troughs cancel each other out destroying the waves |
1
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Gravity Waves | arrow_right_alt | The slightest of breezes will cause small ‘rippling’ of the water surface, producing waves which can be flattened by surface tension. |
Swells | arrow_right_alt | The winds push against the surface of the water, creating large waves which may flattened by gravity. |
Capillary Waves | arrow_right_alt | Waves caused by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.This often results in Tsunamis. |
Seismic Waves | arrow_right_alt | These are waves of similar characteristics (length and speed) traveling together. |
Wave trains | arrow_right_alt | Formation of organized, long-wavelength surface waves that surfers love. |