Movements of Ocean Water

Question

Distinguish between :

4. Swell and Surf.

Answer

Swell

Surf

(i) These are wind generated waves in the open sea.

(ii) Swell moves in a uniform pattern of equivalent period and height.

(iii) They are generated in the open oceans.

(i) These are also wind generated waves but near the beach.

(ii) This is a foaming water which results from the highly dynamic wave activity.

(iii) They are found in the bracken zone of a shoreline.

 

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