the movement of energy through a body of water

the horizontal distance between crest

the number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time

the vertical distance from the crest to the trough

usually caused by earthquakes beneath the ocean floor

a rush of water that flows rapidly back to sea throw a narrow opening

a wall build out of rocks or concrete to help reduce erosion

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Science 3-1

Question	Answer
wave	the movement of energy through a body of water
wavelength	the horizontal distance between crest
frequency	the number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time
wave height	the vertical distance from the crest to the trough
tsunami	usually caused by earthquakes beneath the ocean floor
rip current	a rush of water that flows rapidly back to sea throw a narrow opening
groin	a wall build out of rocks or concrete to help reduce erosion