Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Interview

I am in 8th grade and for my science project I am working with waves and my question is what is the effect of wave height on different sea floors? I need some of these questions answered below for my interview section of my report and so I can get a better understanding of my project.
Thanks

Q:What is the effect of wave height on different sea floors?

Q:What is a wave?

Q:How are waves formed?

Q:What happens to a wave as it gets closer to shore?

Hi leaffine5212,

Sounds like you have an interesting project. The following Science Buddies projects seem to be related to your topic. Background information included in these should help with your research.

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... es#summary

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... gy#summary

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... e-velocity

I hope this helps and good luck with your project. Please ask again if you have more questions.

A. Norman