As a wave moves to shallower water it stops being a deep-water wave when the depth equals (where L = wavelength) ________.

A. L/200
B. L/20
C. L/2
D. L/0.2
E. L/g

Answer: C

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Large reserves of ____________________ are located in Canada and are now considered to be conventional oil reserves, second only in size to those in Saudi Arabia

Fill in the blanks with correct word

View
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Match the letter to the correct term and/or phrase in the concept map. (Igneous rocks)

Match the letter to the correct term and/or phrase in the concept map.

  • Silica content
  • Beneath the surface
  • Magma
  • Large grained
  • Color
  • Plutonic rocks
  • Volcanic rocks
  • Granite
  • Basalt
  • Texture

View
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is TRUE?

What will be an ideal response?

View
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Areas of ocean upwellings are often the sites of ________

A) high primary productivity B) tsunamis C) tanker and cruise ship accidents D) storm surges E) sea ice and ice caps

View
Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences