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Is it possible to wave surf in the middle of the ocean without a break because of the sea floor?
No, it is not possible because what causes a wave to break and become rideable is the sudden change in deapth of the ocean bottom floor , from deep to shallow, which only really happens when you get to a land mass.
What is shallow ocean floor near the shore?
THE SHELF
What sea floor can algae survive on?
shallow areas
What happens to a wave as it moves into shallow water?
As a wave moves into shallow water, its speed decreases while its height increases. This is because the wave encounters the ocean floor, causing the wave to drag and become compressed. Ultimately, the wave may break or collapse as it approaches the shoreline.
What is the relatively shallow seabed surrounding a continent?
The relatively shallow seabed surrounding a continent is called the continental shelf. It extends from the shoreline to the shelf break, where it drops off into the deeper ocean floor. The continental shelf is important for marine life and is often rich in nutrients.
Which feature of the ocean floor is shallow and close to the edge of the continent?
pie
What is a shallow wave?
A shallow wave is a water wave in which the water depth is less than half the wavelength of the wave. Shallow waves tend to interact more with the sea floor, causing changes in their speed and shape. They are commonly found in nearshore areas and can be influenced by the topography of the ocean floor.
How is a pool deep on one side and shallow on the other?
The floor of the pool is uneven.
Does lead break if it falls on the floor?
No, lead is a soft metal. A large lump of lead is likely to break the floor!
At what depth do waves break?
When the depth is less than 1/2 a wave height, the wave crests fall forward, forming surf. It is said to Break.
Shallow focus earthquakes are associated with what ocean floor feature?
mid-ocean ridges
Why do waves increase height when approaching shore?
As waves approach shallow water near the shore, their energy becomes compressed, causing the wave height to increase. This is due to the bottom of the wave interacting with the sea floor and slowing down, allowing the top of the wave to continue moving forward, leading to a height increase.
