Ocean Waves Worksheet
Explore the fascinating world of ocean waves with this worksheet for 6th graders, covering wave characteristics, types, and their impact.
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Ocean Waves Worksheet
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1. What is the primary cause of most ocean waves?
Underwater earthquakes
Wind blowing across the water's surface
Gravitational pull of the moon
Changes in ocean temperature
2. What is the highest point of a wave called?
Trough
Crest
Wavelength
Amplitude
3. The vertical distance between a wave's crest and trough is called its .
4. A is a giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
5. Ocean waves move water molecules across the ocean.
True
False
6. The stronger the wind, the larger the waves it creates.
True
False
7. Describe the difference between a wave's wavelength and its height.
8. Observe the diagram below and identify the part of the wave that represents the 'crest' and the 'trough'.
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