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8 Cards in this Set
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Wave
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A disturbance on the surface of a sea or lake in the form of a moving ridge
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Wavelength
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The horizontal distance between crests
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Frequency
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The number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time
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Wave Height
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The vertical distance from the crest to the trough
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Tsunami
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A large wave formed below the ocean's surface
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Longshore Drift
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The movement of water carrying sand grains washing up on the beach at an angle, and then running down the beach
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Rip Current
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A rush of water that flows rapidly back to sea through a narrow opening
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Groin
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A wall of rocks and concrete
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