Waves Answers

10 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

If the wavelength of a wave stays the same, what happens when the wave period increases?

A
increase in wave speed
B
increase in wave height
C
decrease in wave speed
D
decrease in wave height
2
Free Preview

As energy moves in waves through the water, the water moves

A
in waves toward shore.
B
in a small circular movement.
C
in the direction of the waves.
D
against the current.
3

Where does an undertow take sand and other particles from the shore?

A
higher up on the shore
B
as far as the first breaker
C
out to sea
D
farther on down the shore
5

What transports most of the sediment in beach environments?

A
undertows
B
breakers
C
longshore currents
D
wind
7

The two main parts of a wave are the

A
swell and whitecap.
B
wavelength and wave height.
C
crest and trough.
D
rise and dip.
8

How do you calculate wave speed?

A
Divide the wave period by the wavelength.
B
Divide the wavelength by the wave period.
C
Divide the wave height by the wave period.
D
Multiply the wavelength by the wave height.
10

What is the highest point of a wave?

A
crest
B
trough
C
wave height
D
wavelength

Did you find these answers helpful?

Waves Answers — SC332 Environmental Science B