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How did ocean waves form?
The winds cause waves on the surface of the ocean (and on lakes). The wind transfers some of its energy to the water, through friction between the air molecules and the water molecules. Stronger winds (like storm surges) cause larger waves. You can make your own miniature waves by blowing across the surface of a pan of water.
What is a primary cause for surface winds on earth?
A primary cause for surface winds on the earth is the Earths Rotation.
What can result when winds blow across ocean water?
ocean waves
How are ocean waves made?
The winds cause waves on the surface of the ocean. The wind transfers some of its energy to the water, through friction between the air molecules and the water molecules. Stronger winds cause larger waves.
How are hurricanes related to waves?
The winds from a hurricane blowing across the water's surface creates waves. The stronger the wind, the bigger the waves. Put some water in a bowl and blow across the surface. You made waves.
Most surface waves are caused by the action of 'earthquakes' or 'winds'?
Surface waves are primarily caused by earthquakes rather than winds. Earthquakes generate seismic waves that propagate along Earth's surface, leading to ground shaking. Winds, on the other hand, primarily generate ocean surface waves rather than seismic surface waves.
What forces cause most ocean waves?
Area of ocean in which wind blows (fetch), wind velocity, and wind duration control the size of ocean waves.
Where do the waves come from?
Waves are created by the transfer of energy from winds blowing across the surface of the water. The friction between the wind and the surface of the water causes ripples to form, which can develop into waves as they travel across the ocean.
WHAT FORMS WHEN WINDS BLOW ACROSS THE WATERS SURFACE TRANSFERRING THEIR ENERGY TO THE WATER?
Waves are formed.
How tidal waves damage environment?
cause the force of the winds are very strong and violent.
If there is no atmosphere on Mars how can there be winds?
Although Mars has a thin atmosphere compared to Earth, it is still capable of generating winds. The winds on Mars are created by differences in temperature and pressure, which drive atmospheric circulation patterns that cause wind movement across the planet's surface. The lack of atmosphere means the winds on Mars are not as strong as those on Earth.
How do winds affect ocean waters?
Winds affect ocean water by blowing the water across making ocean currents and changing the temperature. Catastrophic Events? Me too.
