Question

How are the winds responsible for causing waves?

• A. Winds clear the atmospheric moisture making it favourable for wave generation.
• B. Winds are not responsible for wave generation.
• C. Winds pull the ocean water causing waves.
• D. Wind provides energy to the ocean water causing the water to rise and fall as waves.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Wind provides energy to the ocean water causing the water to rise and fall as waves.

As the winds hit the water surface, the force causes the water to rise and fall. So stronger the winds, more the force and bigger the waves. This alternate rise and fall happens when winds keep blowing over the surface of oceans.