What type of ocean wave has a disturbing force of sudden changes in atmospheric pressure?
a. Seiche waves
b. Capillary waves
c. Wind waves
d. Tidal waves
ANS: A
A seiche is a resonant rocking of water. It can be from a storm surge or seismic sea wave in an
enclosed harbor or bay. Sometimes these seiche waves can also be affected by the tides. Information
can be found in the section Waves Are Classified by Their Physical Characteristics
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