The distance between two successive crests or troughs of sea waves is called as
[amp_mcq option1=”Wavelength” option2=”Wave height” option3=”Wave frequency” option4=”Fetch” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2020
– Wave height is the vertical distance between the crest (highest point) and the trough (lowest point) of a wave.
– Wave frequency is the number of complete wave cycles (or crests/troughs) that pass a fixed point in a given unit of time.
– Fetch is the distance over water that the wind has blown in a consistent direction and speed, influencing the size of the waves generated.