Breaking Waves Practice

Last updated almost 3 years ago

2 questions

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Last updated almost 3 years ago

2 questions

5

Match the term to the correct description.

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

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

A wave crest that is broken

Whitecaps

Gentle sloping beach; Waves tumble down and slide onto beach

Plunging breaker

Moderately steep beach; Waves curl;  Great surfing waves

Breaker

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

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Spilling Breaker

Plunging breaker

Surging Breaker