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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?
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?
What role does wind velocity play in wave formation according to the text?
What role does wind velocity play in wave formation according to the text?
What is the vertical distance between the crest and the preceding trough of a wave known as?
What is the vertical distance between the crest and the preceding trough of a wave known as?
How does timing the lull between swells help a lifesaver according to the text?
How does timing the lull between swells help a lifesaver according to the text?
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What is the term used for the time between wave crests in a swell?
What is the term used for the time between wave crests in a swell?
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Which factor mainly determines if big waves are formed or not according to the text?
Which factor mainly determines if big waves are formed or not according to the text?
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What is the primary cause of wind-driven waves in the ocean?
What is the primary cause of wind-driven waves in the ocean?
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How do waves transmit energy across the ocean?
How do waves transmit energy across the ocean?
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What type of waves are commonly associated with earthquakes?
What type of waves are commonly associated with earthquakes?
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In what manner are waves created by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon usually referred to?
In what manner are waves created by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon usually referred to?
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What limits the movement of waves to oceans and seas?
What limits the movement of waves to oceans and seas?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of wind-driven waves in the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a cause of wind-driven waves in the text?
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