ocean waves Flashcards
1
Q
undulations of the surface of the water
A
waves
2
Q
small wavelets caused by a breeze of less than 2 knots starting to blow across smooth water
disappear as the breeze dies
A
ripples
3
Q
more stable and gradually form if the wind speed exceeds 2 knots
they progress with the wind
A
gravity waves
4
Q
a relatively long wind wave or series of waves that has travelled out of the generating area
A
swell
