7.03 Waves
In the image below, which region is showing an abnormally low sea level? (Shows a picture of the earth with the labels A, B, C, and D; A is at a purple point)
A
Which of the following is represented by the letter A in the diagram below? (Diagram shows a wave and there are two arrows pointing to the points where the wave meets the line that sits in the middle)
Equilibrium
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the sea over which the wind blows?
Fetch
Which of the following would likely lead to the best surf conditions?
Moderately sloping coastal region
Which type of wave results from a moderately sloping coastal region?
Plunging breaker
What coastal erosion feature does the arrow point to in the image below? (Shows a black cave that's on the water)
Sea cave
Which conclusion about the sand on a beach below a sea cliff is most justified?
Some of the sand originated from the sea-cliff rock itself.
Garrett notices a small island has formed off the coast of his hometown in Florida. Which of the following best describes what caused the island to form?
The sand was deposited into a pile by the action of waves.
Which of the following statements about tsunami waves is true?
Tsunami waves have a longer wavelength than surface waves have.
The coastal region upon which the waves in the following image are breaking most likely has (Picture shows average size wave with lots of surf, aka the foamy white stuff)
a gentle slope