Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 18: Ocean Motion

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which of the following statements about waves is NOT true?
A)Waves continue to form as long as the wind is blowing.
B)Waves can continue to increase in height as long as wind is there.
C)Waves continue to move for long distances even after the wind stops.
D)Waves can only travel a short distance before disappearing.
2
The height of waves depends on all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A)the temperature of the water
B)the speed of the wind
C)the distance over which the wind blows
D)the length of time the wind blows
3
Which of the following is NOT true regarding a wave passing through an area away from shore?
A)Floating objects rise and fall with the wave but do not move forward.
B)The energy of the wave continues to move forward.
C)Floating objects and water particles move forward.
D)The water particles remain in the same place.
4
Tides are caused by __________.
A)the rise and fall of water
B)changes in ocean salinity
C)the interaction between sand and seawater
D)the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon
5
Energy is carried through matter or space by a rhythmic movement called a __________.
A)wave
B)breaker
C)tide
D)crest
6
The highest point of a wave is called the __________.
A)trough
B)breaker
C)crest
D)peak
7
The lowest point of a wave is called the __________.
A)crest
B)trough
C)breaker
D)shallow
8
A __________ is a collapsing wave.
A)breaker
B)crest
C)trough
D)tide
9
Tides are most noticeable __________.
A)near the equator
B)during spring tides
C)in shallow bodies of water
D)in small bodies of water
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