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What causes most ocean waves?

The wind is the cause of most ocean waves.

How are ocean waves created?

Ocean waves are created by wind on the surface of the water that creates friction between the air and the water.

What are the two main parts of an ocean wave?

The two main parts of an ocean wave are the wave crest and the wave trough.

Where are ocean waves most commonly seen?

Ocean waves are most commonly seen near a shoreline where they begin to drag on the ocean floor and grow in height before crashing on the shore. Signup and view all the answers

Do ocean waves cause the water to move?

No, ocean waves do not actually cause the water to move. They are the movement of energy through the water with very little movement of the actual water. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four different types of ocean waves described in the text?

The text describes four different types of ocean waves, but does not provide details about them. Signup and view all the answers

What causes the wind?

The wind is caused by the heating of the earth at the equator from the sun, which creates a circular effect of rising hot air and falling cool air, along with the Coriolis Effect spinning the earth. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of breaking waves on the shoreline?

The two main types of breaking waves on the shoreline are the spilling breaker and the plunging breaker. Signup and view all the answers

What causes wind waves?

Wind waves are caused by the friction between air and the surface of the water. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of ocean waves discussed in the lesson?

The four types of ocean waves discussed in the lesson are tsunamis, wind waves, ocean swells, and tidal waves. Signup and view all the answers

What causes tsunamis?

Tsunamis are caused by either an earthquake, underwater volcano eruption, landslide, or another major abrupt disturbance in the water. Signup and view all the answers

What are ocean swells?

Ocean swells are large waves that can cross an ocean and are caused by major storms like hurricanes. Signup and view all the answers

How are tidal waves different from tsunamis?

Tidal waves are caused by tides, which are predictable, while tsunamis are unpredictable and caused by abrupt disturbances in the water. Signup and view all the answers

What are some effects of ocean waves?

Ocean waves can cause natural disasters like tsunamis and tidal waves, as well as erode coastlines and create natural landforms. Signup and view all the answers