25 Questions
Which direction are the waves coming from today?
Northwest
What happens to the waves when they enter shallow coastal waters?
They become parallel to the shoreline
Why do the waves bend when they enter shallow water?
Because the wave slows down
What happens to the sediment when the waves approach the shore at an angle?
It moves up the shore and then back down
Which term is used to describe when water becomes gradually more shallow?
Shoaling water
What happens to the wave speed as a wave approaches the shore?
It remains the same
What characteristic of a wave remains basically the same as the wave slows down?
Wave period
What type of breakers occur on a gently sloping seafloor?
Spilling breakers
Which type of wave is characterized by a curling motion of water over and crashing down?
Plunging wave
What causes waves to slow down and bend as they approach the shore?
Wave refraction
Which type of wave is characterized by a bulge near the shoreline that rushes up and then back?
Surging wave
What happens to waves as they go from deep water to shallow water quickly?
They curl over and crash down
Which of the following is true about tsunamis?
Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes in the middle of the ocean.
What happens to a tsunami as it approaches shore?
It slows down and piles up, creating a surge of water.
Which of the following tsunamis caused the most deaths?
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
What is the main difference between a tsunami and a surface wave?
A tsunami is a deep water wave that affects the entire water column.
Which of the following is the primary reason for the formation of the wedge wave?
Reflective wave
What is the main difference between tsunamis and tides?
Tsunamis are caused by disturbances on the sea floor, while tides are caused by the moon and the sun
Which of the following is a common cause of tsunamis?
Earthquakes
Why do tsunamis behave as shallow water waves?
Because they have extremely long wavelengths
Which direction do the waves come from in the area described in the text?
East
What is the primary purpose of the wind turbine mentioned in the text?
To generate electricity
In which areas do we experience really large winds according to the text?
Coastal areas
What is the main source of energy for the wind turbine mentioned in the text?
Wind
Which season experiences pretty large waves in the described area according to the text?
Winter
Understanding Wave Patterns: Test your knowledge on how storms affect wave angles, coastal waters, and wave directions. Learn about the impact of storms on beach waves and explore the phenomena of waves approaching at angles instead of straight on.
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