Waves

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

• amplitude

• crest

• trough

• wavelength

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The highest point on a wave is:

• the crest
• the trough
• the top
• the coast 

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

The lowest point on a wave is the:

• Amplitude
• Crest
• Trough
• Wavelength

What causes surface waves?

• underwater volcanoes
• earthquakes
• wind
• landslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is represented at point 4?

• wave height
• wavelength
• crest
• trough

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Many people believe that ocean waves move water.  However, ocean waves really transfer ______.

• wind
• sand
• energy
• pressure

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which direction do ocean waves move?

• back and forth
• up and down
• in a side-to-side motion
• in a circular motion

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

Which of the following is not a cause of a tsunami? 

• Volcanic eruption
• Tornado
• Underwater earthquakes
• Landslide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should a person do if caught in a rip current?

• swim directly back to the shore
• swim parallel to the shore

Wave time =?

• wave speed

• wave period

• wavelength

• none of the above