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Waves Practice

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Question 1
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As a wave moves through the ocean, what is moving forward?

Question 2
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Question 3
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Match the letter with the correct part of the wave that it represents.

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Wave Height
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Wavelength
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Question 4
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Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.

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Question 5
5.

Categorize the following as disturbing forces and restoring forces

  • Gravity
  • Coriolis effect
  • Destroys waves
Question 6
6.

Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.

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Constructive waves
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Surface area over which the wind blows
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Question 7
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Match each of the terms to the correct defintion.

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