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This is because when the wind hits the water it moves it kind of creating a ripple effect. Its like the same reason how white caps happen in a big lake.
What else can I help you with?
Does wave action create wind?
No, wave action is caused by wind. When wind blows over the surface of a body of water, it creates friction and transfers some of its energy into the water, forming waves. So, wind is the primary driver behind wave action.
Can a flag wave in space, where there is no atmosphere to create wind?
No, a flag cannot wave in space where there is no atmosphere to create wind.
What materials will you need to create a wave?
To create a wave, you will need a medium such as water or air, a source of energy to disturb the medium (like wind or a vibrating object), and space for the wave to propagate.
What determines wave size?
Wave size is determined by the energy and distance the wind travels over the water's surface. Factors such as wind speed, duration, and fetch (the distance the wind travels across the water) influence wave size. Stronger winds blowing over longer distances will create larger waves.
How do you make a wave on little alchemy?
To create a wave in Little Alchemy, combine a sea + wind = wave.
Is a water wave called wind wave?
Yes your exactly right
What are the forces that generally create a wave?
The weather can create a wave. Such as the wind. Aslo the moon plays a big part in creating tides.
What does not affect wave height in deep water?
Water depth does not affect wave height in deep water. In deep water, the wave height is determined by the wind speed, duration, and fetch (distance wind has traveled over water).
What kind of wave increases in height due to strong winds?
A wave that increases in height due to strong winds is called a wind wave. Wind waves are generated by the transfer of wind energy to the water's surface, causing the water to form crests and troughs that increase in size as the wind speed or duration of wind increases.
What factors help to determine thE height of a wave?
The height of a wave is determined by the speed and strength of the wind that creates the wave, as well as the duration of time that the wind has been blowing. Other factors such as the size of the body of water, depth of the water, and distance the wind has blown over the water can also influence wave height.
What factors determine the size of a wave?
Wind speed Length of time the wind has blown over a given area Distance of open water that the wind has blown over; called fetch
What is the effect of wind energy on waves?
Wind energy can generate waves by transferring energy from the wind to the water's surface. Stronger winds can create larger waves, while wind direction can influence wave direction and quality for surfers. Overall, wind energy plays a significant role in shaping wave conditions in the ocean.
