03. Wave Energy

Watch the video below and reflect on the following:

What causes waves?

What are the 3 factors which affects wave energy?

Explain the following terms:

wave crest, trough, wave height, wave length, wave periods (frequency)

Factors affecting wave energy and the types of waves 16 March 2020

Constructive waves vs Destructive waves

What are the characteristics of constructive and destructive waves?

http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/GCSE/AQA/Coastal%20Zone/Processes/waves.htm

Took the following video at Pontian, Malaysia. Is it constructive or destructive waves?

Try out the game below on the difference between constructive and destructive waves. Drop the description to the correct bin - constructive or destructive waves.