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Science Unit : Water > Waves > Flashcards

Waves Flashcards

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How do waves break ?

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Due to friction and water molecules

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How do waves form ?

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Waves form when wind energy transferred to the water as wave energy

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When a wave reaches shore they make __ __

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Erosion

Sculpting Cliffs

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Name four wave terms

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Trough
Wave height
Wave length
Crest

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What are tsunamis?

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They are the most damaging type of wave

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