The Oceans Waves

Science

The substance through which a wave can travel, like air, which carries sound waves

Medium

The substance through which a wave can travel, like air, which carries sound waves. Medium. In Science, a medium is the material or space through which waves, like sound or light, move.

A repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space

Wave

A repeating disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space. wave. In simple terms, a wave is a movement that carries energy from one place to another.

A wave that moves particles of matter at right angles to its direction of travel

Transverse wave

A wave that moves particles of matter at right angles to its direction of travel. Transverse wave. It's a type of wave where movement occurs perpendicular to the direction the wave is traveling.

The highest point of a transverse wave

Wave crest

The highest point of a transverse wave. wave crest. The wave crest is the peak or topmost part of the wave, where its energy is at its maximum.

The lowest part on a transverse wave

Trough

The lowest part on a transverse wave. Trough. The trough is the point on the wave where the displacement of the medium is at its minimum.

A wave that moves in circular motion, like an ocean wave

Orbital wave

A wave that moves in circular motion, like an ocean wave. orbital wave. An orbital wave is a circular wave pattern where particles move in loops, similar to how objects in space orbit.

A wave whose particles vibrate parallel to the direction in which the wave travels

Longitudinal wave

A wave whose particles vibrate parallel to the direction in which the wave travels. Longitudinal wave. It is a type of wave where the movement of the particles is in the same direction as the wave travels, like sound waves in air.

The number of cycles or vibrations per second, measured in hertz (Hz)

Frequency

The number of cycles or vibrations per second, measured in hertz Hz, is frequency. In simple terms, frequency tells us how often something happens in a certain amount of time.

The duration of time of one cycle in a wave movement

Wave period

The duration of time of one cycle in a wave movement. Wave period. In simple terms, the wave period is the time it takes for a full cycle of a wave to pass a fixed point.

A type of graph used to display values with dots for variables for set of data

Scatter plot

A type of graph used to display values with dots for variables for a set of data. Scatter plot. In science, a scatter plot is a graph that shows the relationship between two variables by displaying data points on a grid.

The length of water over which a given wind has blown without obstruction

Fetch

The length of water over which a given wind has blown without obstruction. Fetch. Fetch is the distance over water that wind travels uninterrupted, affecting wave size and energy.

A set of waves passing at even intervals

Wave train

A set of waves passing at even intervals. wave train. A wave train is a sequence of waves traveling together, often seen in the ocean or other wave contexts.

When two or more waves merge and create a single exceptionally large wave

Rogue wave

When two or more waves merge and create a single exceptionally large wave. Rogue wave. A rogue wave is a sudden, massive wave much larger than the surrounding waves, often appearing unexpectedly at sea.

The process in which rock is worn away and transported by water, wind or ice

Erosion

The process in which rock is worn away and transported by water, wind, or ice is called erosion. Erosion is when natural forces like water, wind, or ice break down rocks and carry them to new places.

A mound of sand deposited by the wind

Sand dune

A mound of sand deposited by the wind. Sand dune. A sand dune is a hill of sand built up by wind currents.

The first line area to the shore, in which plants are adapted to the marine environment

Pioneer zone

The first line area to the shore, in which plants are adapted to the marine environment. Pioneer zone. The pioneer zone is the initial region near the shore where plants first establish and adapt to survive in salty conditions.

Area after the pioneer zone, where wave actions are infrequent

Scrub zone

Area after the pioneer zone, where wave actions are infrequent. Scrub zone. The scrub zone is a coastal area with fewer disturbances from waves, allowing hardy shrubs and vegetation to grow.

Area consisting of trees and plants, far enough from salt spray and wave action

Forest zone

Area consisting of trees and plants, far enough from salt spray and wave action. forest zone. A forest zone is a region where trees are the dominant living organisms, providing a complex habitat for diverse species.