Breaking Waves Practice

Last updated almost 3 years ago

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Last updated almost 3 years ago

2 questions

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Match the term to the correct description.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Plunging breaker		Wave breaks against the shore, the crest outruns the trough and the crest collapses
Whitecaps

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Plunging breaker		Wave breaks against the shore, the crest outruns the trough and the crest collapses
Whitecaps		A wave crest that is broken
Breaker		Gentle sloping beach; Waves tumble down and slide onto beach
Spilling breaker		Moderately steep beach; Waves curl; Great surfing waves
Surging breaker		Very steep beach; Waves do not slow down; Can be very violent

A wave crest that is broken

Breaker

Gentle sloping beach; Waves tumble down and slide onto beach

Spilling breaker

Moderately steep beach; Waves curl;  Great surfing waves

Surging breaker

Very steep beach; Waves do not slow down; Can be very violent

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Spilling Breaker

Plunging breaker

Surging Breaker