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on: Aug 22, 2018

What determines the characteristics of ocean waves?
  a. The wavelength and wave period
  b. The wave height and wave frequency
  c. The wavelength and water depth
  d. The wave period and wave frequency



Question 2

What is the relative ratio of height to wavelength in a tsunami?
  a. It is extremely high.
  b. It is incalculable.
  c. It is extremely low.
  d. It is calculated based on the seismic forces



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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The wavelength of an ocean wave determines the size of the orbits in the water. The water depth
determines the shape of the orbits. Information can be found in the section The Behavior of Waves Is
Influenced by the Depth of Water through Which They Are Moving



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The lack of steepness in a tsunami and its long period allows the enormous wave to pass under boats
on the open ocean without being noticed. Information can be found in the section Water Displacement
Causes Tsunamis and Seismic Sea Waves



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