Waves Assessment 1

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2.0

All of the following questions must be answered correctly in order to score a 2.0.

Which point on the wave represents the crest? * wave anatomy

Use the diagram for questions 1 & 2

Which interval BEST REPRESENTS one full wavelength? *

A to D
B to F
A to G
C to F

Which BEST DESRCIBES the motion of a water particle as a waves passes the particle? * The wave moves from left to right.

Moves horizontally from left to right in the direction of the wave
Moves vertically up and down to return to its original position
Moves in a circular motion to return to original position
Moves from left to right then back to its original position

The height of wind waves is NOT AFFECTED by which of the following factors? *

Period
Fetch
Wind Speed
Duration

Waves are often classified by disturbing force. Which waves would NOT be caused by an earthquake? *

Tsunami
Tidal Wave
Seiche
Seismic Sea Waves

Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES fetch? *

The speed wind blows across the ocean
The amount of time the wind blows across the ocean
The distance the wind blows across the ocean
The height of the wave caused by wind blown across the ocean

3.0

All of the following questions must be answered correctly to earn a 3.0.

During high tide, the water level rises. Which part of the wave is MOST ASSOCIATED this event? *

Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Fetch

Use the diagram below to answer the following question. Which factor MOST LIKELY accounts for the difference in wave size from the top to the bottom of the bay? * wind over bay

Period
Fetch
Duration
Wind Speed

An earthquake in Peru triggers a landslide into a bay. Which type of wave would MOST LIKELY be produced? *

Tsunami
Tidal Wave
Seiche
Seismic Sea Wave

Waves are the visualization of the transfer of energy throught the ocean. Which BEST EXPLAINS how energy is transferred from the disturbing force through the ocean to its final destination?

The energy is stored in water particles that move through the ocean in the direction of the wave
The energy forces the water in the direction of the wave which carries the energy
The wave moves the energy but not the water
The energy is transferred between water particles as they bump into one another while the wave passes

4.0

All questions must be answered correctly to score a 4.0

Use the diagram below to help answer the question. Identify at least three factors that would lead to bigger waves on the West Coast when compared to the East Coast. East v West

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Waves Assessment 1

2.0

Use the diagram for questions 1 & 2

3.0

4.0

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