Wave Basics
What causes most OCEAN waves?
Wind
What is HIGHEST point of a wave called?
Crest
What has a bigger affect on tides?
The Moon
Do waves move water or energy?
Energy
What is the LOWEST point of a wave called?
Trough
What still affects tides just not as much?
The Sun
What kind of weater creates larger waves?
Storms
What is the distance between two crests called?
Wavelength
What tide happens during a full or new moon?
Spring tide
Where do most waves form?
The ocean's surface
What is the name of meausment called from trough to crest?
Wave height
What type of tide has the smallest difference between high and low tide?
Neap tide