Oceans
Investigation 2:
Ocean Waves

This investigation will help you to:

Waves,
Ocean World
This site includes information about different types of waves, how waves form, a photo gallery of waves, an interactive quiz, links to real-time Data as well as other useful links.

How are ocean waves described?
NOAA
Compare ocean waves during calm conditions versus ocean waves during hurricane conditions.

What causes ocean surface waves?
NOAA
Test your understanding about how ocean waves form then read the answer.

Energy Transport and the Amplitude of a Wave,
Physics Tutorial
This page is part of a larger site about waves, wave properties, and behavior of waves. There are also a few questions at the end of the reading to check your understanding.