5. Optional Theme — Oceans and Coastal Margins

Wave Processes — Quiz

Test your understanding of wave processes with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the main factor that generates wind-driven waves on the ocean surface?

Question 2

Which term describes the horizontal distance between two successive wave crests?

Question 3

What is wave height?

Question 4

What happens to a wave as it enters shallow water near the coast?

Question 5

Which process describes the bending of waves as they approach a coastline at an angle?