Question: what are some common characteristics of ocean waves?
Answer: Crest = Highest point of the wave. Trough = Lowest point of the wave. Wavelength = Distance from one crest/trough to the next (m) Wave Height = Height from trough to crest (m) Wave steepness = ratio of wave height to wavelength. Amplitude = distance from the centre of wave to the bottom of the trough (m)