Ocean Waves and Tsunamis

Q. What is the reason for formation of Tsunami?

1. Plastic waste in oceans
2. Wind variations
3. Disturbance in oceanic crust
4. Oil spills from ships

Q. What is the reason for formation of Tsunami?

1. Plastic waste in oceans
2. Wind variations
3. Disturbance in oceanic crust
4. Oil spills from ships

Q. Which among the following factors does not play an important role in determining the height of a wave?

1. Gravitational pull from the moon
2. Disturbances in the ocean floor
3. Wind speed
4. Wind direction

Q. The topmost point of a wave is called a while the bottom most point is called the .

1. crest
2. peak
3. channel
4. trough

Q. The topmost point of a wave is called a while the bottom most point is called the .

1. crest
2. peak
3. channel
4. trough