Rogue Wave

What makes rogue waves especially dangerous?

• They travel great distances.

• They are driven by winds.

• They cannot be predicted.

• They occur in warm waters.

According to the text "Rogue Waves" in paragraph 2, On January 1, 1995, a rogue

wave was recorded off the coast of Norway.

• True

• False

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According to the text "Rogue Waves" in paragraph 6, Rogue waves are predictable.

• True

• False

What is a rogue wave?

• A large, unexpected, and suddenly appearing surface wave

• A wave caused by underwater earthquakes

• A wave that occurs only during hurricanes

• A wave that is predictable and regular

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Which of the following is a characteristic of rogue waves?

• They are always caused by tsunamis

• They can appear without warning

• They are smaller than regular waves

• They occur only in the Pacific Ocean

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What scientific principle explains the formation of rogue waves?

• Constructive interference

• Destructive interference

• Refraction

• Diffraction

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In which ocean are rogue waves most commonly reported?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Southern Ocean

What is the primary danger of rogue waves to ships?

• They can capsize ships due to their height and force

• They can cause minor turbulence

• They are easily navigable

• They only affect small boats

How do rogue waves differ from tsunamis?

• Rogue waves are caused by wind, while tsunamis are caused by seismic activity

• Rogue waves are predictable, while tsunamis are not

• Rogue waves are smaller than tsunamis

• Rogue waves occur only in the daytime

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What is the typical height of a rogue wave?

• Over 20 meters

• 5 meters

• 10 meters

• 15 meters