oceanus 203 final Correct Questions & Answers

What determines a wind wave's speed? - ANSWER depth and wave period Know definitions of wave period, wave length, & wave height - ANSWER · Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive wave crests measured in meters · Wave period is the distance between two waves passing through a stationary point, measured in seconds./ the time in seconds that laps between consecutive wave crest in series Wave Height is the measurement in meters from its crest to its through How far can surface waves travel? - ANSWER thousands of miles In deep water, what is the motion of a particle of water? - ANSWER a circle What is it about tsunamis that kills most people caught in one? - ANSWER The heavy debris they carry What is the maximum tsunami speed in the open ocean - ANSWER 400 MPH What is the wavelength of a tsunami in the open ocean? - ANSWER