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Ocean Waves
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9th Grade
05/01/2012
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Waves are formed by
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wind
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Waves are visible evidence of
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energy passing through water
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Waves do not move water only the_____ moves forward
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energy
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The shore is the only place that
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energy moves water.
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What are the parts of a wave
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crest
trough
wavelength
wave height
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a crest of a wave is...
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the highest point(s)
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a trough of a wave is...
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the lowest point(s)
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wavelength is...
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distance from crest to crest or trough to trough
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Wave Height is...
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half the distance between trough and the crest (Amplitude)
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