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Says The World Book Encyclopedia: The wind causes most ocean waves, from small ripples to great hurricane waves more than 100 feet (30 meters) high....After the wind stops, the waves continue to move over the ocean surface and can travel great distances from where they originated. They become smoother and longer. Finally the waves reach the shoreline, where they break and form the surf. Additionally, strictly speaking, tidal waves are simply the surging and waning swells that we call tides and are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon. (from Awake magazine on Jehovah's Witnesses official website)
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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.
What type of seismic wave can make the ground roll like ocean waves?
Surface waves can cause the ground to roll like ocean waves. Surface waves are a type of seismic wave that travel along the Earth's surface and have a more pronounced effect on buildings and structures compared to other types of seismic waves.
Which seismic waves make the ground roll like ocean waves?
Surface waves, specifically Love and Rayleigh waves, are responsible for creating the rolling motion in the ground during an earthquake. These waves travel along the surface of the Earth and can cause buildings and structures to sway back and forth, similar to ocean waves.
Waves that travel at the surface such as Raleigh and long waves?
Raleigh waves are surface waves that occur in many types of media, such as water and the Earth's crust. They cause the ground to roll up and down in a wave-like motion during an earthquake. Long waves, or long-period ocean waves, are also surface waves that have longer wavelengths and occur in the ocean due to forces such as gravity and wind.
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 2 spheres interact to cause waves in the ocean?
The interaction between the atmosphere (air) and the hydrosphere (water) causes waves in the ocean. Wind transfers energy to the water's surface, creating ripples that evolve into waves as they move across the ocean.
What best describes the waves of the ocean?
surface waves
Which of these best describe the waves of the ocean?
Surface waves
How does the concept of waves envelope impact the behavior of ocean currents?
The concept of waves influences ocean currents by transferring energy and momentum. Waves can cause surface currents to form, which can affect the movement of water in the ocean. The interaction between waves and currents can impact the behavior of ocean circulation patterns.
How do ocean waves form?
Ocean waves form as wind blows across the surface of the water, creating friction and energy that transfers to the water. The energy causes the water to move in a circular motion, forming waves that travel across the ocean's surface. Factors such as wind speed, duration, and distance over which it blows determine the size and strength of the waves.
Ocean waves are what kind of wave type?
Ocean waves are mechanical waves. The waves on the surface are surface waves (particles move in a circular motion) while the waves in the depths are longitudinal (particles move parallel to the wave propogation).
What describes the cause of waves in the ocean?
Waves in the ocean are mainly caused by the wind transferring energy to the water's surface. When the wind blows over the water, it creates friction, causing the water to move in ripples that develop into waves. Other factors like tides, earthquakes, and underwater landslides can also contribute to wave formation in the ocean.
