Waves: a) What is meant by the formal oceanographic terms…
Waves: a) What is meant by the formal oceanographic terms “deep water wave” and “shallow water wave”? Focus on the whole wave, not on particle motion within the wave. b) What is the main process that generates “deep water waves”? c) What are 2 ways that “shallow water waves” can form? There are several types of shallow-water waves, so be sure to explain which type is formed by which process. One-word answers without brief explanation might not receive credit if I am not convinced that you understand your answers. EXTRA CREDIT for a 3rd way shallow-water waves can form (with brief explanation).
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