Waves and Tides Test Review

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What is a Mixed Tide?

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A Mixed Tide is an area with two high tides and two low tides each day, but they are not the same size.

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What is wave frequency?

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Wave frequency is the number of waves that pass a fixed point in a given amount of time.

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When does a Neap Tide occur?

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A Neap Tide occurs during a Half Moon (Waxing and Waning).

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What factor does NOT affect wave height?

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The direction the wind is blowing does not affect wave height.

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What causes a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide is caused by the positions of the sun and moon during a New Moon or Full Moon.

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What is a Diurnal Tide?

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A Diurnal Tide is characterized by having one high tide and one low tide each day.

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What is a Semi Diurnal Tide?

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A Semi Diurnal Tide has two high tides and two low tides each day, and they are approximately the same size.

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What is the relationship between wave period and wave frequency?

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Wave period is the time it takes for one wave to pass a fixed point, while wave frequency is the number of waves that pass that point in a given time.

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What is the effect of wind speed on wave height?

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Higher wind speeds generally result in higher wave heights.

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How does the length of time the wind blows affect wave height?

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The longer the wind blows, the larger the waves can become.