033125 How do ocean wave works

What primarily causes wind-driven waves in the ocean?

• The motion of air molecules in the wind
• Underwater earthquakes
• The gravity of the Earth
• The rotation of the Moon

Which celestial body has the greatest effect on ocean tides?

• The Moon
• Jupiter
• The Earth
• The Sun

What occurs when two waves meet and the crest of one wave coincides with the crest of another?

• Constructive interference
• Wave cancellation
• Superposition
• Destructive interference

What is a tsunami primarily caused by?

• Geological disturbances like earthquakes
• Tidal changes
• High winds
• Meteorological factors

In terms of water movement, how do ocean waves function?

• The wave moves through the water, causing the water to move up and down
• The water moves side to side
• The water moves continuously towards the shore
• The water doesn't move at all

What is the phenomenon called when two waves combine without interfering with each other?

• Superposition
• Resonance
• Interference
• Wave collision

What visual effect do tides create on Earth as the Moon moves?

• The appearance of high and low tides
• Constant water level
• Waves crashing at all times
• Tidal waves

What happens when waves crash into a shore?

• They expend their energy
• They continue to grow in height
• They reflect back into the ocean
• They disappear completely

Which type of waves are formed primarily due to wind?

• Wind-driven waves
• Tsunamis
• Tidal waves
• Seismic waves

What is the main characteristic of destructive interference of waves?

• Crest of one wave meets the trough of another
• Trough meets trough
• Waves do not interact
• Crest meets crest