waves and tides

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What is the peak of a wave called?

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Crest

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What type of tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in a larger tidal range?

Back

Spring tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What moves in a wave if water does not?

Back

Energy

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Front

What are large, destructive waves caused by underwater earthquakes and volcanoes called?

Back

Tsunami

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Front

What is a tsunami typically caused by?

Back

A shallow seafloor earthquake.

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Front

What is the trough of a wave?

Back

The lowest point of a wave.

Front

What is the wavelength of a wave?

Back

The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides have a larger tidal range, while neap tides have a smaller tidal range.

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Front

What is wave frequency?

Back

The number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time.

Front

What is wave amplitude?

Back

The height of the wave from the rest position to the crest.

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