Waves & Tides Review

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between successive crests or troughs of a wave, typically measured in meters.

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What type of tide occurs when there are two high tides and two low tides each day?

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Semidiurnal Tide.

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What is a tsunami?

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A tsunami is a giant ocean wave that forms after a volcanic eruption, earthquake, or landslide.

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Which celestial body has the strongest influence on Earth’s tides?

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The Moon.

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What is longshore transport?

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Longshore transport is the process of moving sand and sediment along the beach by wave action.

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What is the difference between a wave and a tide?

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A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium, while a tide is the periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces.

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What causes neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun are perpendicular to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the role of the Sun in influencing tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon.

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Define diurnal tide.

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A diurnal tide is a tidal pattern characterized by one high tide and one low tide each lunar day.

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What is the significance of spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in greater tidal ranges.