Breaking Waves Practice

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2 questions

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		A wave crest that is broken
Spilling breaker		Gentle sloping beach; Waves tumble down and slide onto beach
Surging breaker		Moderately steep beach; Waves curl; Great surfing waves
Breaker		Very steep beach; Waves do not slow down; Can be very violent