Describe how waves are formed?

Answer 1

Ocean waves are formed by interactions with the moon, sun, and earth. The moon and earth are like magnets that attract. When the moon pulls on the Earth, the earth can't hold on to the water because it is always moving, so the moon's gravity pulls on the ocean tugging at the water causing it to sway and move.

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Different point of view:

Ordinary ocean waves, even the very large ones, are caused by the action of the winds on the ocean surfaces. They involve the movement of only the upper layers of water. When these waves come to shore across a long, gradually tapering floor, we observe surf because the upper layers of water moving toward land are interacting with the slower layers of water washing back out. Tsunamis are different altogether because they involve the movement of the entire water column from ocean floor to surface; that is why they involve such huge masses of water and energy.

Tidal forces don't have much to do with the waves we typically observe on the oceans.

Answer 2

Waves are formed by the transfer of energy through a medium, such as water or air. This energy causes particles in the medium to move in a repetitive pattern, creating the characteristic up-and-down motion of waves. Factors like wind, seismic activity, or gravitational forces can all contribute to wave formation.

Answer 3

when the wind hits the waves they form. it depends on how strong the wind is

Answer 4

with water and the wind blows the water up....

Answer 5

Most waves form when the winds blowing across the surface of the water transmit their energy to the water.