Entries by Hannah Wangui

The wave base

The wave base _______. a. always corresponds to the ocean floor b. is independent of the wavelength c. has no influence on the frictional interaction between waves and ocean floor. d. is the depth at which a passing water wave ceases to cause significant water motion.   Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% […]

 

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The passage of waves

The passage of waves is accompanied by a net transport of mostly _______. a. energy b. water c. water level d. salinity 15. Celerity is the _______ of a single ocean wave. a. height b. period c. speed d. None of the above is correct.   Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% Discount! Use […]

 

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Wind fetch

Wind fetch is _______. a. wind duration b. the distance the wind blows over a continuous water surface c. wind speed d. wind turbulence e. All of the above are correct. 17. Constructive wave interference _______. a. seldom happens in the ocean b. is always happening in the ocean c. occurs when wave crests coincide making the […]

 

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The celerity of deep-water waves

The celerity of deep-water waves depends upon _______. a. gravity b. wavelength c. Both a and b are correct. 21. If a wave on the ocean has a wavelength of 200 m, the wave is a deep-water wave only if the water is _______. a. deeper than 200 m b. deeper than 100 m c. shallower than 100 […]

 

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