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| Waves and Tides Quiz Chapter 4 |
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| The highest point of a wave |
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| The lowest point of a wave |
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| The VERTICAL distance from the crest of the wave to the trough |
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| The HORIZONTAL distance between two wave crests |
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| Formed by the movements of ENERGY or WIND through the water |
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| Usually caused by EARTHQUAKES on the ocean floor |
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| Movement of sand along the beach |
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| Caused by the interaction between the SUN, MOON, and EARTH |
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| Usually 12 hours and 25 minutes apart |
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| As a wave approaches the shore |
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| It slows down because of friction with the ocean floor. The WAVE HEIGHT INCREASES and the WAVE LENGTH DECREASES |
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| Occurs during a new and full moon. It has the GREATEST difference between high and low tide. The sun, Earth, and moon are in a straight line. |
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| Occurs during the 1st and 3rd quarter moon. It has the LEAST amount of distance between high and low tide. The sun, Earth, and moon are at RIGHT angels to each other. |
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