Waves & Tides Quiz

The highest part of a wave is:

• Crest

• Trough

• Wavelength

• Amplitude

The lowest part of a wave:

• Crest

• Trough

• Amplitude

• Wave Height

When the moon looks like this, what type of tide will we have?

• Crest

• Trough

• Neap

• Spring

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The distance from the centerline of a wave to the crest OR trough:

• Amplitude

• Neap

• Wavelength

• Wave Height

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A new moon will bring this type of tide:

• Amplitude

• Neap

• Trough

• Spring

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What creates tides?

• Sun

• Moon

• Gravitational forces from sun and moon

• Jupiter

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If you look outside and see this type of moon, what tide will we have?

• Neap

• High

• Low

• Spring

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How many times a month will you have a spring tide?

• None

• Twice

• Once

• Thrice

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How often do you have a high tide per DAY?

• None

• Once

• Twice

• Five times

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Waves are created by:

• Energy

• Wind

• Gravity

• None

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