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naturalchemist

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What causes ocean waves to form?
  a. Energy from the wavelength
  b. Energy from the disturbing force
  c. Energy from the restoring force
  d. Energy from the Stokes drift



Question 2

What generates internal waves?
  a. Wind energy
  b. Tidal energy
  c. Ocean currents
  d. All of these choices



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lorealeza77

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

ANS: B
The disturbing force of a wave can vary. Capillary waves are created by wind blowing across the
ocean's surface, but other waves are generated by atmospheric changes and seismic activity.
Information can be found in the section Waves Are Classified by Their Physical Characteristics



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
They can have large wavelengths. They may be responsible for mixing nutrients in surface waters
which trigger plankton blooms. Information can be found in the section Internal Waves Can Form
between Ocean Layers of Differing Densities.



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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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