3. Physical Oceanography
Waves And Tides — Quiz
Test your understanding of waves and tides with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which type of wave is primarily responsible for transporting energy across the ocean surface, rather than mass?
Question 2
What is the term for the maximum vertical displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position?
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the phenomenon of 'wave refraction'?
Question 4
The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun creates bulges of water on Earth. What is the primary reason for the bulge on the side of Earth opposite to the Moon?
Question 5
If a wave has a wavelength ($\lambda$) of $100\ \text{m}$ and a wave period ($T$) of $10\ \text{s}$, what is its wave speed ($C$)?