If the wavelength of a wave stays the same, what happens when the wave period increases?a.increase in wave speedc.decrease in wave speedb.increase in wave heightd.decrease in wave height
As energy moves in waves through the water, the water movesa.in waves toward shore.c.in the direction of the waves.b.in a small circular movement.d.against the current.
Where does an undertow take sand and other particles from the shore?a.higher up on the shorec.out to seab.as far as the first breakerd.farther on down the shore
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What transports most of the sediment in beach environments?a.undertowsc.longshore currentsb.breakersd.wind
The two main parts of a wave are thea.swell and whitecap.c.crest and trough.b.wavelength and wave height.d.rise and dip.
How do you calculate wave speed?a.Divide the wave period by the wavelength.b.Divide the wavelength by the wave period.c.Divide the wave height by the wave period.d.Multiply the wavelength by the wave height.
What is the highest point of a wave?a.crestc.wave heightb.troughd.wavelength
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