Question

Differentiate between waves,tides and currents.

Answer 1

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Waves, tides and currents are three types of natural phenomena that occur on water and whilst they are similar in nature, they are not the same thing. While all three are related to bodies of water, they differ based on their causes, intensity and frequency among other factors [1]. Another common misconception is that while these phenomena are known to drive the sea, the ocean itself is not responsible for the generation of waves, tides and currents. Waves for example are influenced by the action of wind on the surface of the ocean while currents are influenced by the heat from the sun on

the equator and cooler poles. Tides on the other hand are caused by gravitational forces from the moon and sun. All three contain some form of moving and potential energy and slight changes can lead to much larger downstream effects that affect nearby communities and recreational users.

Answer 2

Waves

Waves are defined as the movement of water that occurs on the surface of water bodies like oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. While no two waves are identical, they share common traits like having a measurable height which is defined as the distance from its crest to its trough.

Tides

Tides are formed as a result of centrifugal force and the gravitational attraction between the Earth, Moon and Sun and are often characterised by movements of water over extended periods of time [1]. This rise and fall of water, or rather the difference between the crests and troughs, are defined as tides.

 Currents

The large masses of water moving in a specific direction from one location to another are known as currents. They occur on open bodies of water like oceans and are usually measured in knots or meters per second.