Ocean Waves Phenomenon

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What is the correct term for a series of long waves created far from shore in deeper water and intensifying as they move closer to land?

Storm Surge (correct)

Fetch

Tsunami

Swell

What role does wind velocity play in wave formation according to the text?

Determines the distance over which the wind blows

Affects the wavelength of the wave

Impacts the time between wave crests

Influences the size of the wave (correct)

What is the vertical distance between the crest and the preceding trough of a wave known as?

Wavelength

Fetch

Wave height (correct)

Swell period

How does timing the lull between swells help a lifesaver according to the text?

Helps avoid negotiating larger set of waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the time between wave crests in a swell?

Swell period Signup and view all the answers

Which factor mainly determines if big waves are formed or not according to the text?

Wind speed, fetch, and duration together Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of wind-driven waves in the ocean?

Friction between air and water molecules Signup and view all the answers

How do waves transmit energy across the ocean?

By transmitting energy, not water Signup and view all the answers

What type of waves are commonly associated with earthquakes?

Tsunamis Signup and view all the answers

In what manner are waves created by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon usually referred to?

Tidal waves Signup and view all the answers

What limits the movement of waves to oceans and seas?

Surface layers Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of wind-driven waves in the text?

Gravitational pull of the sun and moon Signup and view all the answers

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