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Which term is used to describe the area where waves break?
Which term is used to describe the area where waves break?
- Wave front
- Transitional waves
- Shoaling water
- Surf zone (correct)
What happens to the wave speed as the wave approaches the shore?
What happens to the wave speed as the wave approaches the shore?
- It increases
- It becomes unpredictable
- It decreases (correct)
- It remains the same
What type of breakers occur on a gently sloping seafloor?
What type of breakers occur on a gently sloping seafloor?
- Uniform breakers
- Plunging breakers
- Choppy breakers
- Spilling breakers (correct)
What happens to the waves when they enter shallow coastal waters?
What happens to the waves when they enter shallow coastal waters?
What causes the waves to bend when they enter shallow water?
What causes the waves to bend when they enter shallow water?
What happens to a tsunami when it approaches shore?
What happens to a tsunami when it approaches shore?
Which two tsunamis are mentioned in the text?
Which two tsunamis are mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a common cause of tsunamis?
Which of the following is a common cause of tsunamis?
What is the primary reason for the formation of the wedge wave?
What is the primary reason for the formation of the wedge wave?
What is a standing wave?
What is a standing wave?
Which type of wave occurs when waves go from deep water to shallow water quickly and slow down so fast that they start to curl over and crash down?
Which type of wave occurs when waves go from deep water to shallow water quickly and slow down so fast that they start to curl over and crash down?
What is the main cause of wave refraction?
What is the main cause of wave refraction?
Why do waves usually approach the coast at an angle?
Why do waves usually approach the coast at an angle?
Which type of energy source is mentioned in the text?
Which type of energy source is mentioned in the text?
Where are the best areas to place the turbines mentioned in the text?
Where are the best areas to place the turbines mentioned in the text?
What happens to the water when the device mentioned in the text moves up and down?
What happens to the water when the device mentioned in the text moves up and down?
What type of waves are experienced in coastal areas during winter?
What type of waves are experienced in coastal areas during winter?
Where can additional videos related to waves be found?
Where can additional videos related to waves be found?
