Honors Oceanography Unit 6 Test Review

Front

What is the vertical distance between the crest and trough of a wave called?

Back

Wave height.

Front

Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon.

Front

What type of tides does a location experience if it takes 6 hours and 12.5 minutes to go from high tide to low tide?

Back

Semidiurnal tides.

Front

What force causes tides on Earth?

Back

Gravitational force.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs of a wave?

Back

Wavelength.

Front

What is the time it takes for one complete wave cycle to pass a given point called?

Back

Wave period.

Front

What is the speed at which a wave travels through water?

Back

Wave speed.

Front

What are the two main types of tides experienced in coastal areas?

Back

Diurnal and semidiurnal tides.

Front

What is the difference between diurnal and semidiurnal tides?

Back

Diurnal tides have one high and one low tide each day, while semidiurnal tides have two high and two low tides each day.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in influencing tides compared to the Moon?

Back

The Sun has a lesser effect on tides than the Moon, despite its larger size.