Storms and Waves

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Which direction are the waves coming from today?

Southeast

Northeast

Southwest

Northwest (correct)

What happens to the waves when they enter shallow coastal waters?

They become perpendicular to the shoreline

They disappear

They become parallel to the shoreline (correct)

They become parallel to the storm area

Why do the waves bend when they enter shallow water?

Because the wave slows down (correct)

Because the wave disappears

Because the wave speeds up

Because the wave changes direction

What happens to the sediment when the waves approach the shore at an angle?

It moves up the shore and then back down Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe when water becomes gradually more shallow?

Shoaling water Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the wave speed as a wave approaches the shore?

It remains the same Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of a wave remains basically the same as the wave slows down?

Wave period Signup and view all the answers

What type of breakers occur on a gently sloping seafloor?

Spilling breakers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wave is characterized by a curling motion of water over and crashing down?

Plunging wave Signup and view all the answers

What causes waves to slow down and bend as they approach the shore?

Wave refraction Signup and view all the answers

Which type of wave is characterized by a bulge near the shoreline that rushes up and then back?

Surging wave Signup and view all the answers

What happens to waves as they go from deep water to shallow water quickly?

They curl over and crash down Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about tsunamis?

Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes in the middle of the ocean. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a tsunami as it approaches shore?

It slows down and piles up, creating a surge of water. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tsunamis caused the most deaths?

The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary reason for the formation of the wedge wave?

Reflective wave Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of tsunamis?

Earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

Why do tsunamis behave as shallow water waves?

Because they have extremely long wavelengths Signup and view all the answers

Which direction do the waves come from in the area described in the text?

East Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the wind turbine mentioned in the text?

To generate electricity Signup and view all the answers

In which areas do we experience really large winds according to the text?

Coastal areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of energy for the wind turbine mentioned in the text?

Wind Signup and view all the answers

Which season experiences pretty large waves in the described area according to the text?

Winter Signup and view all the answers